Founded by the Romans in 43 AD, the city of London became an integral part of English history. The city has reinvented itself many times over, overcoming challenges, battles and disasters to grow and prosper — Buckingham Palace and St. Paul’s Cathedral both rose from the ashes of the Great Fire of London.

The city is also home to the Bank of England, founded in 1694, driving London to become the financial powerhouse it is today. And, in 1863, under the reign of Queen Victoria, the London Underground unveiled its tracks as the world’s first subterranean railway. With these, alongside Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament — and many more — it’s easy to see how London’s rich history and impressive architecture has attracted visitors across the centuries.