London is England's famous capital which truly offers something to please everyone. The sprawling metropolis takes its name from a shortening of the Roman Londinium, and the historic square mile of the original City of London is now a major financial centre. A short Tube ride away is Westminster, which is home to the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey - the site of many Royal weddings. The Royal imprint on London is indelible with Buckingham Palace the most iconic symbol of the Monarchy. While the countless shops and sights are sure to bewitch most visitors, London is also one of the greenest cities in the world with huge parks and gardens for recreation and relaxation. At night a transformation takes place, the theatres slowly fill up in Covent Garden and the pint glasses slowly empty in the eternally English home-from-home, the pub; the perfect place to plan the next day's itinerary. The London Eye or Harrods?