The charm of London, England

Tourism is of tremendous importance to London, accounting for ten per cent of the capital’s economy and promoting Londoners’ quality of life by supporting leisure and cultural facilities. 
Numbers of visitors to London generally rose through the 1990s and peaked in 2000 with over 30 million visits!!.
The major attractions that draw tourists – especially first-time visitors – are mostly the iconic landmarks such as the Tower of London and Buckingham Palace, or significant galleries and museums such as the British Museum and the National Gallery, or the best-known shopping streets such as Oxford Street and Knightsbridge.