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Stamford Bridge is situated on the Fulham Road in South-west London and is easily accessed via Fulham Broadway District Line underground station. Stamford Bridge is the home of Chelsea FC and is one of the most impressive sporting venues in London. Renovations to the ground were completed in 2001 and cost more than £100 million. The stadium now boasts two hotels and five restaurants. The new retail complex consists of more than 20,000 square meters of shopping. Also built in conjunction with the Science Museum is Chelsea World of Sport- where visitors are given the opportunity to participate in a variety of interactive sports tests and exhibits. The building also houses exhibits and displays on the history and rise of Chelsea FC.
Though always a fine football club, with their fair share of trophies and titles- Stamford Bridge has become a hive of excitement over the last 12 months since the club was bought by multi-billionaire Roman Abramovich. The influx of money into the club has meant that many of the worlds most gifted footballers are no longer out of the clubs financial reach- and with more than £100 million spent on players n the last year it is easy to see why Stamford Bridge is one of the most exciting clubs in the country.
The stadium now holds more than 42,000 fans and coupled with the fantastic premises and the injection of new money and players- it is easy to envisage Stamford Bridge as home to one of the greatest football teams in the world.
The ongoing celebration of London's dazzling history combines with 21st Century hospitality to engage and entertain visitors from around the world. From the arts to sports; from fashion to film to finance, London offers the world traveler a multitude of options. The only problem is choosing what to see first!
Some seven million Londoners live in the greater London area, a parcel of land that covers more than 609 square miles. Actually, The City Center of London is just 1 mile square, but fans out into many picturesque villages, boroughs, and corporations that add to its historical significance and its charm.
As Europe's largest city, London is host to more than 25 millions visitors a year; yet, it is never too crowded to be enjoyable. There is always time for tea and a leisurely stroll through London's famous parks and gardens. Popular destinations abound, including theatres, concert halls, shops, restaurants, sports venues, world famous landmarks, and hundreds of restaurants with cuisine from around the world. Festivals and musical, theatrical, and sporting events occur year round.
London offers the best of British food, fashion and cultural pursuits, but its multicultural population gives it an international flair, as well. Nearly 40 ethnic groups with populations of 10,000 or more call London home. Together with a multitude of visitors from around the globe, they give the city its vibrant mix of languages, dress, festivals, and lively street life.
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