Central London

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Central London is the innermost part of London, England. It is the area around which the rest of London developed and is the most densely populated part of the city. Central London is home to many of the city's most important and iconic landmarks, institutions, and businesses.

Geography

Central London is not officially defined, but it is generally considered to include the areas within the boundaries of the London Inner Ring Road. This includes parts of several London boroughs, such as City of Westminster, City of London, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth, and Kensington and Chelsea.

Landmarks

Central London is home to many of London's most famous landmarks, including:

• Buckingham Palace
• Houses of Parliament
• Big Ben
• Westminster Abbey
• Trafalgar Square
• The British Museum
• The National Gallery
• St. Paul's Cathedral
• The Shard
• Tower of London
• London Eye

Economy

Central London is a major financial and commercial hub. The City of London, also known as the "Square Mile," is one of the world's leading financial districts. It is home to the London Stock Exchange, the Bank of England, and numerous banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies. The West End of London is renowned for its shopping, entertainment, and cultural venues, including Oxford Street, Regent Street, and the West End theatre district.

Transport

Central London is well-served by public transport, including the London Underground, London Buses, and National Rail services. Major railway stations in Central London include:

• Waterloo
• Victoria
• King's Cross
• St Pancras International
• Liverpool Street
• Paddington
• Charing Cross

Education

Central London is home to several prestigious educational institutions, including:

• University College London
• London School of Economics
• King's College London
• Imperial College London
• School of Oriental and African Studies

Culture

Central London is a cultural hub, with numerous museums, galleries, theatres, and music venues. Some of the most notable cultural institutions include:

• The British Museum
• The National Gallery
• Tate Modern
• Royal Opera House
• London Palladium
• Royal Albert Hall

Related Pages

• London
• City of London
• City of Westminster
• West End of London
• London Underground
• London Stock Exchange
• London Eye
• Buckingham Palace
• Houses of Parliament