Guidebook for Greater London
Sightseeing
The Gherkin is London's favourite building, attracting 36% of the vote in a poll commissioned by New London Architecture. It was designed by Norman Foster and completed in 2003.
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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
30 St Mary AxeThe Gherkin is London's favourite building, attracting 36% of the vote in a poll commissioned by New London Architecture. It was designed by Norman Foster and completed in 2003.
The “inside-out” building in the City is so-called because lifts, staircases and much of the piping are on the outside. It was designed by Richard Rogers and opened in 1986.
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Lloyds of London
1 Lime StThe “inside-out” building in the City is so-called because lifts, staircases and much of the piping are on the outside. It was designed by Richard Rogers and opened in 1986.
The Tower of London is a castle located next to Tower Bridge. It is a World Heritage Site. It houses the Crown Jewels.
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Torri ta 'Londra
The Tower of London is a castle located next to Tower Bridge. It is a World Heritage Site. It houses the Crown Jewels.
"The View from the The Shard" is London's highest viewing platform at the top of Western Europe's tallest building. Voted 2nd favourite building by Londoners, behind The Gherkin.
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The Shard
32 London Bridge St"The View from the The Shard" is London's highest viewing platform at the top of Western Europe's tallest building. Voted 2nd favourite building by Londoners, behind The Gherkin.
This iconic suspension bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. It was opened in 1894.
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Ponte ta' Tower
Tower Bridge RoadThis iconic suspension bridge is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. It was opened in 1894.
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is a Church of England cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and mother church of the Diocese of London. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
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Katedral ta 'San Pawl
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is a Church of England cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and mother church of the Diocese of London. It was designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
HMS Belfast is a museum ship, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, permanently moored in London on the River Thames and operated by the Imperial War Museum
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HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast is a museum ship, originally a Royal Navy light cruiser, permanently moored in London on the River Thames and operated by the Imperial War Museum
The Millennium Bridge is the first river crossing to be built in central London for more than 100 years.
The three-span 350m long cable suspension bridge crosses the Thames from St Paul’s to the Tate
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Ponte tal-Millennju
The Millennium Bridge is the first river crossing to be built in central London for more than 100 years.
The three-span 350m long cable suspension bridge crosses the Thames from St Paul’s to the Tate
Shakespeare’s Globe is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse designed in 1599 where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed.
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Teatru Globe ta 'Shakespeare
21 New Globe WalkShakespeare’s Globe is a faithful reconstruction of the open-air playhouse designed in 1599 where many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed.
The Monument is a 62m tower designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke to mark the Great Fire of London of the 17th Century.
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Il-Monument tal-Ġimgħa kbira ta 'Londra
Fish Street HillThe Monument is a 62m tower designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke to mark the Great Fire of London of the 17th Century.
Location of the 225m tall Leadenhall Building (nicknamed the Cheesegrater) which is currently under construction. Voted 3rd favourite building by Londoners, behind The Gherkin and The Shard.
122 Leadenhall Street
Location of the 225m tall Leadenhall Building (nicknamed the Cheesegrater) which is currently under construction. Voted 3rd favourite building by Londoners, behind The Gherkin and The Shard.
Learn about the history of London here. You can still see the ruins of London's Roman Walls in its surroundings.
Free admission. Mon-Sun: 10am – 6pm.
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/london-wall/
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Museum of London
Museum of LondonLearn about the history of London here. You can still see the ruins of London's Roman Walls in its surroundings.
Free admission. Mon-Sun: 10am – 6pm.
http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/london-wall/
Essentials
Large Tesco store opposite Liverpool Street Station. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 24-hours, Saturday open until midnight, Sunday 12:00-18:00
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Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdLarge Tesco store opposite Liverpool Street Station. Opening hours: Mon-Fri 24-hours, Saturday open until midnight, Sunday 12:00-18:00
A small branch of a UK supermarket chain on the same street as my place. Opening hours: 7am - 11pm Mon - Sun.
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The Co-operative Food
185 Old StA small branch of a UK supermarket chain on the same street as my place. Opening hours: 7am - 11pm Mon - Sun.
Food Scene
Sushi Samba and Duck & Waffles are located here offering great food and fantastic view of London.
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110 Bishopsgate (Heron Tower)
110 BishopsgateSushi Samba and Duck & Waffles are located here offering great food and fantastic view of London.
Brick Lane
Brick LaneBagel Shops and Curry Houses.
American-style bakery. Try their Red Velvet Cake.
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The Hummingbird Bakery - Spitalfields
11 Frying Pan AlleyAmerican-style bakery. Try their Red Velvet Cake.
Burger & Lobster Bread Street
1 Bread StWhole Lobster meal for £20
Marco Pierre White Steak & Alehouse is a traditional steakhouse in the heart of the Square Mile.
London Steakhouse Co - City
109-117 Middlesex StMarco Pierre White Steak & Alehouse is a traditional steakhouse in the heart of the Square Mile.
South American restaurant famous for their marinated marinated grilled chicken with a homemade ‘green sauce’ and your choice of rice, salad, grilled vegetables, rocket or grilled potatoes.
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3-4 Ludgate BroadwaySouth American restaurant famous for their marinated marinated grilled chicken with a homemade ‘green sauce’ and your choice of rice, salad, grilled vegetables, rocket or grilled potatoes.
South American restaurant famous for their marinated marinated grilled chicken with a homemade ‘green sauce’ and your choice of rice, salad, grilled vegetables, rocket or grilled potatoes.
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3-4 Ludgate BroadwaySouth American restaurant famous for their marinated marinated grilled chicken with a homemade ‘green sauce’ and your choice of rice, salad, grilled vegetables, rocket or grilled potatoes.
Bodean's specialises in BBQ meat, especially pork.
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Bodean's Tower
16 Byward StBodean's specialises in BBQ meat, especially pork.
miss chu London
91 Whitechapel High StAsian restaurant which originated from Australia specialising in rice paper rolls.
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdNearest Starbucks Coffee
Poppies Fish & Chips, Spitalfields
6-8 Hanbury StBest fish & chips in town!
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
157A Commercial StBest steak in town!
24 hours cafe serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches, burgers. Free delivery of breakfast (6:30 am to 11:30 am)
http://polo24hourbar.co.uk/
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Polo Bar
176 Bishopsgate24 hours cafe serving all-day breakfast, sandwiches, burgers. Free delivery of breakfast (6:30 am to 11:30 am)
http://polo24hourbar.co.uk/
Fast, fire-baked Roman style thin & crispy 12" pizzas from £3-£7 for dine-in and takeaways.
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Pizza Union
246-250 Pentonville RdFast, fire-baked Roman style thin & crispy 12" pizzas from £3-£7 for dine-in and takeaways.
Serves an extensive range of hearty, tasty breakfast but be prepared to queue on weekend mornings.
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Breakfast Club Spitalfields
12-16 Artillery LnServes an extensive range of hearty, tasty breakfast but be prepared to queue on weekend mornings.
Everything Else
A major Train (National Rail), Tube and Bus terminal. Stansted Express runs from Liverpool Street every 15 minutes and reaches Stansted Airport in 47 minutes.
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Liverpool Street Station
A major Train (National Rail), Tube and Bus terminal. Stansted Express runs from Liverpool Street every 15 minutes and reaches Stansted Airport in 47 minutes.
Police Station opposite Liverpool Street Station.
Opening hours: Open 24 hours
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7601 2222
182 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 4NP
City of London Police
182 BishopsgatePolice Station opposite Liverpool Street Station.
Opening hours: Open 24 hours
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7601 2222
182 Bishopsgate
London
EC2M 4NP
Newcastle University London
102 Middlesex StUEA's London Study Campus
Aldgate Bus Station
Small bus station opposite Aldgate Underground Station.
Shopping
One New Change
New ChangeNew department store
Marks and Spencer
168 Fenchurch StLarge M&S Store
Marks & Spencer Finsbury Pavement
70 MoorgateLarge M&S Store
Petticoat Lane Market is a fashion and clothing market. It consists of two adjacent street markets. Wentworth Street Market is open six days a week and Middlesex Street Market is open on Sundays only.
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Middlesex Street
Middlesex StreetPetticoat Lane Market is a fashion and clothing market. It consists of two adjacent street markets. Wentworth Street Market is open six days a week and Middlesex Street Market is open on Sundays only.
Spitalfields Market is a former fruit and vegetable market and one of London’s historic market halls.
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Spitalfields Arts Market
1 Market StSpitalfields Market is a former fruit and vegetable market and one of London’s historic market halls.
Boots
Unit 14 Canada SquareNearest Boots Pharmacy
Leadenhall Market is a beautiful covered Victorian market. It has an ornate roof structure, painted green, maroon and cream, and cobbled floors. The market dates back to the 14th century.Open Mon-Fri.
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Il-Market tal-Leadenhall
Gracechurch StreetLeadenhall Market is a beautiful covered Victorian market. It has an ornate roof structure, painted green, maroon and cream, and cobbled floors. The market dates back to the 14th century.Open Mon-Fri.
Borough Market is a wholesale and retail food market in Southwark.
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetBorough Market is a wholesale and retail food market in Southwark.
Arts & Culture
London art gallery housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art. It is the most-visited modern art gallery in the world.
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Tate Modern
BanksideLondon art gallery housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art. It is the most-visited modern art gallery in the world.
Public art gallery. Free admission. Open Tuesday - Sunday 11am-6pm.
http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/
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Gallerija tal-Whitechapel
77-82 Whitechapel High StPublic art gallery. Free admission. Open Tuesday - Sunday 11am-6pm.
http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/