Travel Reference
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THE CITY
From the Romans to rogue traders, the City has more history than the rest of London
combined.
The idiosyncratic home of the architect of the Bank of England is crammed with
paintings and sculpture.
Fascinating medieval round church, famed for its effigy tombs and appearance in
The Da Vinci Code
.
Climb up to the top of the dome of Wren's masterpiece for a fabulous view across
the river.
Lunch
Tuck into fresh, seasonal food at
The Café Below
, in the atmospheric crypt of St
Mary-le-Bow, or pub grub at the wonderful Art Nouveau
Black Friar
.
From Roman mosaics to Wellington's boots, this museum encompasses the whole
of London's history.
The Bank of England stands at the heart of the City, and forms part of a superb ar-
chitectural set piece of Neoclassical edifices.