London, the capital of the United Kingdom, was founded by the Romans in 43 AD as Londinium, it grew into a major trading hub and became the capital of England in the 11th century. The city is renowned for its historical landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Tower of London, and Big Ben — all pictured on this postcard. Fun facts: London hosted the Olympic Games three times (1908, 1948, 2012), and it has world’s oldest metro system, opening in 1863.
