20 Fun Facts About London That You Should Know About - Page 3 of 9

London was founded by the Romans, who named it Londinium.

Big Ben is not actually the name of the clock or the tower itself. It’s the nickname for the Great Bell inside the tower. The tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012.

Despite its size, more than 40% of London is green space, making it one of the greenest cities of its size in the world. This includes numerous gardens, parks, and forests, such as Hyde Park and the ancient woodland of Epping Forest.