The symbols of London In London you can see and have a ride on red double-decker buses. They are world-famous, an image associated with the city. Another London symbol is the black taxi. Normally, you cannot phone a traditional taxi. You simply have to stop one on the street. London is famous for some beautiful parks. In Hyde Park there is a lake, the Serpentine, where you can swim from May to September. And you can see some animals in London Zoo which is situated in the Regent's Park. Most visitors to the parks just go there to sit and relax with some food.