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NIGHT FOR SORE EYES

London stuns as its famous landmarks are captured in dazzling night shot

LONDON’S burning bright as its famous landmarks are captured in a dazzling night-time shot.

With Tower Bridge at its heart, the photograph shows exactly why the capital was crowned the world’s most picture-perfect city this year.

The stunning night-time photo of London, with Tower Bridge taking centre stage
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The stunning night-time photo of London, with Tower Bridge taking centre stageCredit: Arron Gent/News Images

Landmarks old and new can be spotted in this artistic image captured on Thursday evening which shows the capital stunning under dark skies.

Tower Bridge dominates the landscape - as it has done since 1886 - as the Thames sparkles under the lights of the city.

The Shard, built more than 125 years after Tower Bridge, looks just as impressive as it pierces the night sky overhead.

Researchers analysed social media to find out which city boasted the most attention on apps such as Instagram, TikTok and Facebook.

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Results revealed London beat Dubai and Paris to claim the top spot in the study.

Breathtaking pictures like this show why the city, which has wowed artists for generations, continues to inspire in the social media age. 

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