About London, England:
London is the capital of England and the United Kingdom with a history stretching back to when it was a Roman settlement at the far reaches of the Roman Empire. At its center stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations.
Catholic places of interest in London, England:
Although it is decidedly Protestant since the Reformation, London has a rich Catholic history.
Westminster Abbey:
Constructed by King Henry III, but no longer Catholic, it is a significant example of Gothic architecture and worth a visit.
Traveling to London, England:
By air: London has two main airports; Heathrow (LHR) serves most international flights, while Gatwick (LGW) primarily serves flights within the U.K. and Europe, but also some international flights.
By train: London is served not only by trains within England and the United Kingdom, but also through connections with “The Chunnel”, which connects England to the European continent. The high-speed Eurostar passenger train from St. Pancras International station in London travel through the tunnel to Paris.
By sea: London is a cruise destination, with the main port being the London International Cruise Terminal in Tilbury, a deep-water facility located on the River Thames, about 22 nautical miles from the city center