London is Europe’s largest, most vibrant and cosmopolitan capital and a city full of contradictions: trendsetting yet traditional, conservative yet eccentric, historic yet innovative. Icons like Big Ben, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and Buckingham Palace stand as proud reminders of Britain’s storied history, while modern wonders such as the London Eye, Tate Modern, edgy Spitalfields market, and the gastropub offer glimpses into how the city continues to create influential trends.