London more 2000 years ago. Later they transformed it into a town. Different people came to damage and destroy it. But Londoners restored their city again and again. London is really a precious stone of the British Crown. There are many places of interest in London. Westminster Abbey is a church near the Houses of parliament are crowned in Westminster Abbey. St. Pauls cathedral is main church of London. Buckingham Palace is the residence of the British monarchs. The British Museum and the National Gallery house world treasures their exhibitions contain real masterpieces: rare paintings, ancient sculptures, unique books, works of cast masters, arms and armory.