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The O2 Arena
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District guide · London
Art and culture, Theme: Art in Royal Borough of Greenwich, London
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a large borough in southeast London encompassing historic districts, suburban areas, and modern waterfront developments. The N...
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The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a large borough in southeast London encompassing historic districts, suburban areas, and modern waterfront developments. The National Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory Greenwich, and Cutty Sark stand within Maritime Greenwich, a UNESCO World Heritage Site centred on the Prime Meridian. The borough's heritage sites, from the Queen's House to Eltham Palace, and its cultural venues including The O2 Arena make it historically and culturally significant for exploration.
Checked 2026-09-04
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- Language spoken
- English; Welsh is official in Wales
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +44
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Pound sterling (GBP)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 999 or 112
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type G · 230 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Safe from the mains
- Public water suppliers regulate mains drinking water; use cold mains taps
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