- London is about the most iconic landmark in the city. While everyone in the world knows what Big Ben is, very few people know this is not its real name.
- It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour Enacted in 1313 and never removed to this day, the act decrees that “in all Parliaments, Treatises and other Assemblies, which should be made in the Realm of England forever, that every Man shall come without all Force and Armour.”
- Do you know the iconic London black cabs? It turns out becoming a driver to one of those is not an easy task at all.
- London has the oldest underground network in the world. Built-in 1863, today the tube is used by 1.265 billion people every year. It’s ironic that more than half of the underground network runs above the ground.
- London has the highest Ferris wheel in Europe – The Eye of London. It 32 capsules can carry 800 people each rotation, which is comparable to 11 London red double-decker buses. If you are lucky to catch a clear day, you can see up to 40km from the top.