Landmarks in City of London

Editor's Choice

Explore the City of London's historical evolution through its most significant architectural landmarks. This selection spans centuries, from the 12th-century round church of the Knights Templar at Temple Church to Christopher Wren’s baroque masterpieces like St Stephen Walbrook and the 62-meter Monument to the Great Fire. Experience Elizabethan drama at the reconstructed Shakespeare's Globe or reflect on modern history at the Kindertransport memorial. These sites represent the resilience and cultural heritage of the capital’s oldest district.

Editor's Choice — Map

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Temple Church

This place served as the main church to the famous order the Knights Templars, who built it in the late 12th century.

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Shakespeare's Globe

Reconstructed Elizabethan theatre offering performances, exhibitions, and educational programs related to William Shakespeare and the history of theatre.

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Monument to the Great Fire of London

Historic 62-meter Doric column built to commemorate the Great Fire of London in 1666, featuring an observation deck with panoramic views of the city.

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St Brides

St Bride's Church is a Church of England church in Fleet Street in the City of London.

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Kindertransport – The Arrival

Kindertransport – The Arrival is an outdoor bronze memorial sculpture by Frank Meisler, located in the forecourt of Liverpool Street…

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St Stephen Walbrook

St Stephen Walbrook is a church in the City of London, part of the Church of England's Diocese of London.

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