18 stunning photos which prove London is the prettiest city in the world

Venice may have its canals, New York its skyscrapers and Paris its cultural grandeur, but London has all of the above and more.

Few cities in the world are home to such a spectacular skyline boasting architectural styles spanning hundreds, even thousands of years.

London's parks are home to an abundance of flora and fauna unlike any other metropolis in the world and, away from the world famous landmarks, nowhere delivers quirky surprises like London's lesser known cultural hotspots.

We're feeling all loved up with our city today, so check out these incredible images that show off London at its beautiful best.