Location: City of London
Top Things to do in City of London
What to do and see in City of London, England: The Best Architectural Buildings
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. Merchant Taylors' Hall
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Inns of Court
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By LauraBarrett66 - New York City, United States
The Inns of Court are a wonderful collection of buildings that provide housing and offices for barristers. A stunning example of Gothic architecture, London's Inns of Court date back to before the 14th century. It is here that barristers train and traditionally practice. Located conveniently adjacent to the Royal Courts of Justice, the Inns are divided up into Lincoln's Inn, Gray's Inn, Inner Temple and Middle Temple. The Templar Church is a must!
3. The Undercroft Chapel
4. American Memorial Chapel
5. St. Stephen Walbrook
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
Said to be the most complex and accomplished of Christopher Wren's churches (1672-79), the structure incorporates a large central dome and a cross-in-square plan, which recall the structures of Byzantium.
Reviewed By Escape716563
My Old School extendd the Invitation to all Old Boys to attend the inaugrial Christmas Carol Service in 2018 and, afterwards, mulled wine and hot mince pies! The same service was again held this year, 2019. St.Stephen Walbrook is the MOST beautiful church one could possibly imagine. It is well-worth visiting in its own right, if one finds oneself in London. The congregation sit in concentric circles around the central Altar which, l believe, weighs one ton of solid marble, St.Stephen Walbrook is steeped in history and is one of three in the area to have escaped the Great Fire of London. Close to the Mansion House, this is very much in the Financial District of "The Square Mile". W.G.
6. Lloyds of London
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4.5 based on 105 reviews
Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland
Still one of the most funky buildings both inside and out. Very industrial fee throughout. The trading floor is huge. The old bell inside and museum also well worth a look. Recommended
7. Middle Temple Hall
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By ParthaSarathiS1 - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
We have a chance to visit this Elizabethan Hall as a part of Open House tour.This is reminiscent of 12th century Temple Church , later occupied by eminent lawyers.The walls are lined with armorial Readers' panels date back to 1597. Here training is provided for barristers,junior members for the profession.Main attraction is stunning wooden roof.The hall is decorated with wonderful stained glass windows.There is a outside garden of flowers,herbs.This area is a place for legal professionals.
8. Guildhall
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4.5 based on 155 reviews
Reviewed By 237jackr - Exeter, United Kingdom
We discovered this almost by accident, but very glad that we did. There are the remains of a Roman Amphitheatre in the basement - fascinating - and a really interesting Victorian art collection, including Rosetti and Millais. Well recommended.
9. Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
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4.5 based on 241 reviews
London’s oldest parish church is open and free to enter In-person and online services: Please see our website.
Reviewed By tinkle_24 - Northampton, United Kingdom
A 900 year old Church which has stood the test of time. Beautiful tiered inside with beautiful arches. Highly recommended.
10. 30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
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4.5 based on 426 reviews
Reviewed By Guide26273283878
My daughter knows my love of architecture and my love of a good cocktail so she combined the two with this brilliant trip to this iconic landmark. The building itself is stunning as you walk up to it and you see yourself reflected in its tinted panes , you look up and it's just visually astonishing. Then into the lift and up to the bar at the top , treated to a spectacular view of London whilst enjoying a beautiful cocktail .staff very friendly and welcoming. As you look up into the nosecone it's like being in a kaleidoscope or the scene in Independence Day when they all look up at the underneath of the spaceship. It is spectacular Go You'll love it
