Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Essential Experiences
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£FREE
- The best starting point to understand the area's history is the
Mu-
seum of London
, a packed permanent exhibition that details the 2000 years
of archaeology and architecture.
London Wall.
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£FREE
- Just taking a stroll and admiring the contradictory buildings is a
highlight. Like all financial hubs, the City of London has always strived for
architectural originality, and its post-modern angle is reflected in the gleam-
ing glass-fronted splendor of
Lloyds of London
(1 Lime Street)
and the
Gherkin
. Yet rather than being surrounded by skyscrapers, this easy wander
offers an evocative journey through 200 years of architectural experimenta-
tion.
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Cross the iconic
Tower Bridge
and take a hundred photos over the River
Thames, before continuing to the
Tower of London
. 900 years of history
can be explored on guided tours run by ex military service personnel and
they're the highlight of the £15 entrance ticket. If you are going inside, allow
half a day as there's a huge array of prisons, jewels, historic weapons, and
executioner rooms to see.
Direct access from Tower Hill Underground Sta-
tion.
