“Oh London, you are the city of the forgotten rain. Throwing rain on your roof. You rarely see an umbrella there that is not open,
And is there a city wetter than London? This is exactly what the unknown poet says about the capital of Great Britain.
What's the trick
There is a widespread stereotype representing England as the rainiest country, if not in the world, then certainly in Europe. Only now, any meteorologist can confidently declare that Italy is much wetter - in Rome alone, 760 mm of precipitation falls per year. Whereas England from its entire area is gaining an average of 900 mm per annum. The annual maximum of London proper is 580-600 mm per annum. The illusion of a forgotten rain is created by the uniformity of precipitation throughout the year. If in Italy heavy rainfall is especially intense in the autumn-winter period, in London it rains little by little, albeit often. Showers are extremely rare, and mostly only in autumn, which is extremely unpredictable in terms of weather. Rains are rare in spring, but in summer the British use umbrellas almost daily. The winter climate of the British capital is even more varied than in autumn. Frost and snow are replaced with lightning speed by the sun and warm wind.
Where is?
London is honored to be the capital of a unique state - Great Britain. The insular form of the country has provided it with a diverse culture and rich historical past. Even sophisticated tourists will be satisfied.
England. Preserves the history of the oldest monarchy in Europe, reflected in various architectural objects. The land of unshakable traditions. London is located on its territory.
Scotland. Famous not only for the Loch Ness monster. Ancient clans in plaid skirts, the play of bagpipes and strong whiskey will not leave anyone indifferent. High mountains against the backdrop of blue lakes will satisfy any gourmet.
Each square kilometer of Wales is famous for several medieval castles at once, the grandeur of which rivals the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
Northern Ireland is created for relaxation of mind and body. The combination of ancient villages and localities creates a truly homey feel.
London
It is said to be endless. That has its own intelligence and unyielding character. A city that any schoolchild in the world will recognize from a photograph of a classic clock tower. Even if he doesn't know it's Big Ben. The architectural landscapes of London are the epicenter of the traditional attractions of the capitals of historical Europe.
The district of London, known even to inexperienced tourists, is Westminster, which evokes, first of all, associations with the abbey of the same name. However, the Parliament building and the famous clock tower add color to this area, the ringing of which can be heard within a radius of 6 kilometers. In short, this area can be described as classic.
Fans of high-tech cities can delight their eyes with the Saint Mary Aix 30 skyscraper or, in common people, a “cucumber”. They will not be able to walk past the City Hall.
For those who have not yet decided, we can recommend a ride on the world's largest Ferris wheel. There is definitely something to see here.
