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Best of the City of London

The City is London’s first financial district and remains until this day a driving force in the economy.  It is considered the historic core of London as it was built on the site of the original Roman settlement.  It is also referred as the Square Mile as its area is just over one square mile.  It is mainly a business district as few residents have lived there since the 19^th century.

City of London Content

1. About The City of London
2. The City of London Map
3. Top City of London
4. The City of London Photographs
5. The City of London Videos

The City of London Map

Please click on the map to view it with the original size.

Top of the City

1. St-Katharine’s Dock
2. Tower Bridge
3. Tower of London
4. All Hallows by the Tower
5. St Dunstan’s Hill
6. St Paul’s Cathedral

St-Katherine’s Dock

The St Katharine Docks are located in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, a bit hidden next to the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.  What used to be very popular commercial docks in the 19^th century,  reopened  in 1968 as a popular housing and leisure complex including a hotel and a yacht marina.

Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is perhaps one of the most iconic symbols of London.  It was completed in 1894 and is a combined bascule and suspension bridge over the River Thames. It is located next to the famous Tower of London, which gives it its name.  Inside the towers you may visit the Tower Bridge exhibition about the history of the bridge.

Tower of London

The Tower of London (historically only called The Tower) is her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress, located next to the river Thames and Tower Bridge in the Borough of Tower Hamlets.  For most of its 900 years history the castle was an object of fear as many prisoners where held there, coming by boat to the Traitors gate entrance. It is the oldest building used by the British government.

All Hallows by the Tower

All Hallows-by-the-Tower is an ancient Anglican church overlooking the Tower of London.  It is a lovely church with remains of Roman Tiles.

St Dunstan’s Hill

St Dunstan’s Hill is an Anglican church located half way between London Bridge and the Tower of London.  It was first built in 1100 but was severely damaged during the Great fire.  The medieval ruins are now a public garden.

St-Paul

St Paul’s Cathedral is another symbolic icon of London.  This Anglican cathedral located on Ludgate Hill, represents the highest point in the City and is the seat of the Bishop of London.  It was completed in 1708 by Sir Christopher Wren, author of many other churches in the City.

The City Photographs

St-Katharine’s Dock Photographs

Tower Bridge Photographs

Tower of London Photographs

St Dunstan’s Hill Photographs

St Paul’s Cathedral Photographs

The City of London Videos Photographs