20 Fun Facts About London That You Should Know About - Page 4 of 9

London is the capital city of both England and the United Kingdom.

Tower Bridge, one of London’s most famous landmarks, is not to be confused with London Bridge, a much plainer bridge located nearby. Despite its medieval appearance, Tower Bridge was completed in 1894 and features a unique bascule (drawbridge) mechanism that allows ships to pass through.

The city has been the setting for many famous novels and films, including Sherlock Holmes, Mary Poppins, and Harry Potter.