Famous PUBLIC SQUARES

A public square (also commonly referred to as a town square, plaza, or piazza) is an open public space which is commonly found in the heart … More

Memories of London

London is the capital and largest city of the United Kingdom. Situated on the River Thames, it has been a major settlement for two millennia. Its ancient core and … More

Beatles Sites

The Beatles were an English rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960. The Fab Four, comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, … More

Millennium Dome

The Millennium Dome, located on the Greenwich Peninsula in Southeast London, originally housed a major “Millennium Experience” exhibition from January 1 to December 31, … More

Regent Street

Regent Street is a major shopping street in the West End of London, running for about 0.8 miles. Named after the Prince … More

Lloyd’s Building

The 14-storey Lloyd’s Building, home of the insurance institution Lloyd’s of London, is located on the former site of East India House in London’s main financial … More

St. James’s Church, Piccadilly

First consecrated in 1684, St. James’s Church, Piccadilly (also known variously as St. James’s Church, Westminster or St. James-in-the-Fields), is an Anglican church designed … More

Wellington Arch

Wellington Arch (also known as Constitution Arch) is a triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms the centerpiece of Hyde Park Corner in central London, between Hyde Park and Green Park, … More

The Walkie-Talkie (20 Fenchurch Street)

Colloquially known in London as the “walkie-talkie” building because of its distinctive shape, the building at 20 Fenchurch Street (above, middle) … More

The Cheesegrater (122 Leadenhall Street)

The Leadenhall Building, located at 122 Leadenhall Street in London, is a distinctive 738-foot-tall skyscraper designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. Opened in … More

Greenwich, Part 5: Old Royal Naval College

Designed by Christopher Wren (the architect of St. Paul’s Cathedral) and constructed between 1696 and 1712, the buildings of the Old Royal … More

Albert Memorial

The Albert Memorial, located directly north of the Royal Albert Hall in London, was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince Albert, who … More

Other Recommended ART MUSEUMS

Here is a list of a few dozen more art museums around the world that I would recommend with an … More

Buckingham Palace, Part 4: The Queen’s Garden

The Queen’s Garden is a large private park attached to Buckingham Palace, the London residence of the British monarch. Occupying … More

Greenwich, Part 3: National Maritime Museum

The National Maritime Museum, located within the 200 acres of Greenwich Royal Park in London, is part of the network of royal … More

The River Thames

The River Thames, which flows through southern England, is probably best known for flowing through London, although it also flows through other … More

Hyde Park, London

Hyde Park is a major park in Central London, analogous to New York City’s Central Park. It is actually the largest of … More

Buckingham Palace, Part 3: The Queen’s Gallery

The Queen’s Gallery is the main public art gallery of Buckingham Palace, the official London residence of the British monarch. The gallery exhibits works of … More

Piccadilly Circus

Built in 1819 to connect Regent Street with Piccadilly, Piccadilly Circus is a major traffic junction and round public space of London’s West End in the City of Westminster. … More

Millennium Bridge

Initially opened in June 2000, London’s Millennium Bridge (officially, the London Millennium Footbridge), linking the district of Bankside with the City of London, was the … More

Greenwich, Part 2: The Cutty Sark Museum

Cutty Sark, built in Scotland in 1869 for the Jock Willis Shipping Line, was one of the last British tea … More

Kensington, Part 2: The Gardens

The Kensington Palace Gardens began life as a King’s playground. For over 100 years, they were part of Hyde Park … More

Kensington, Part 1: The Palace

Kensington Palace is a royal residence located in London, England. First established by William III and Mary II, it has … More

The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe)

First opened in April 2004, the 41-story 30 St Mary Axe building is a commercial skyscraper located in London’s primary … More

Tower Bridge

London’s Tower Bridge, a combination bascule and suspension bridge, was built between 1886 and 1994 with the first stone being laid … More

Leadenhall Market

Leadenhall Market, located in the historic center of the London financial district, is a covered market with both pedestrian and vehicular … More

Kew, Part 2: The Palace

Located within Kew Gardens, situated on the banks of the River Thames near London, the Kew Palace is a British … More

Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall, located in the South Kensington area of London, is one of the UK’s most treasured and distinctive … More

St. Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral, dedicated to Paul the Apostle, is the Anglican mother church of the Diocese of London. As one … More

Buckingham Palace, Part 2: The Royal Mews

The Royal Mews is a row of stables and carriage houses belonging to the British Royal Family. In London, the mews have occupied two main sites — one … More

Tower of London

The Tower of London, located on the River Thames, is a historic castle which was founded as part of the Norman … More