Tower Bridge is instantly recognizable by its two massive neo-Gothic towers that rise above the River Thames. These towers are connected by high-level walkways and a central roadway that splits and lifts to let ships pass. Built between…
Classic London Landmarks
This walk crosses London to showcase the city's most iconic historical sites, stunning architectural achievements, and world-class museums. It is the perfect introduction for first-time visitors looking to experience the essential highlights of the British capital.
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1. Tower Bridge
2. Tower of London
The White Tower stands at the center of this complex, identifiable by its massive rectangular stone walls and distinctive tooth-like crenellations at the roofline. Built by order of William the Conqueror starting in ten sixty-six, this…
3. St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is defined by a massive, lead-covered dome that rises three hundred sixty-five feet above the crest of Ludgate Hill. This pale Portland stone structure dominates the London skyline, its English Baroque silhouette…
4. The British Museum
The British Museum is defined by its massive neoclassical facade, featuring a row of soaring stone columns that stretch across the street in Bloomsbury. Established in seventeen fifty-three, it was the first public national museum in the…
5. Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is dominated by the one hundred forty-five foot tall Nelson’s Column, which rises from the center of the plaza to honor Admiral Horatio Nelson following his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in eighteen oh five. The…
6. London Eye
The London Eye is a massive, cantilevered observation wheel standing one hundred thirty-five meters tall on the South Bank of the River Thames. Its design features thirty-two glass capsules that rotate slowly over the water, allowing…
7. Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster is identifiable by its long, intricate silhouette of neo-Gothic spires and towers stretching along the northern bank of the River Thames. It serves as the seat of the United Kingdom Parliament, housing both the…
8. Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is identifiable by its pointed arches, ribbed vaulted ceilings, and flying buttresses that reach toward the sky in the classic Gothic style. Officially the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, the building…
9. Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum in London is distinguished by its sweeping Romanesque arches and walls covered in intricate terracotta tiles. This sprawling structure was designed by architect Alfred Waterhouse and opened its doors in eighteen…