Cité de Londres

Ville · Londres, 🇬🇧 Royaume-Uni

Population 255 324

Superficie 2 km²

Fuseau horaire Europe/London

Site officiel www.westminster.gov.uk

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City of London Essentials

The City of London, known as the Square Mile, contains nearly 2,000 years of history within its Roman boundaries. This selection highlights the district's architectural evolution, from the 12th-century Temple Church and Christopher Wren’s baroque St Paul’s Cathedral to high-tech landmarks like the Gherkin and Lloyd's building. Visitors can explore the ruins of St Dunstan in the East, climb the 311 steps of the Monument to the Great Fire, or walk the Victorian passageways of Leadenhall Market. Cultural icons like the Barbican Centre and Shakespeare’s Globe complete this dense concentration of heritage.

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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.

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Hidden Gems & Holy Ruins

Delve into the Square Mile’s ancient past through these significant archaeological sites and architectural remnants. This collection highlights the London Mithraeum, a reconstructed 3rd-century Roman temple, and the enigmatic London Stone, a limestone relic housed on Cannon Street. Discover the atmospheric ruins of St Dunstan in the East, where gothic arches and ivy-clad walls form a public garden amidst medieval church remains. These historic sites are anchored by St Paul’s Cathedral, Christopher Wren's baroque landmark rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666.

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City Art & History

Explore the City of London’s evolution through its diverse cultural sites. This selection spans nearly two millennia, from the subterranean ruins of the Roman Temple of Mithras and the 7th-century Saxon foundations of All Hallows-by-the-Tower to the medieval grandeur of the Guildhall. Modern culture is represented by the brutalist Barbican Centre, a major arts hub, and the Bankside Gallery. Visitors can also explore the history of British currency at the Bank of England Museum, housed within its 18th-century neoclassical headquarters.

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Skyscrapers & Views

London’s skyline blends historic landmarks with cutting-edge engineering. This collection features modern icons like the neo-futurist Gherkin and the high-tech Lloyd’s building alongside historic structures like Christopher Wren’s Monument to the Great Fire. Visitors can access panoramic views from the Sky Garden’s public terraces or the observation decks of historic towers. The list also highlights the Millennium Bridge’s sleek pedestrian suspension design and the art deco OXO Tower, showcasing the diverse architectural evolution of the City and the South Bank.

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Historic Bridges & Viaducts

This selection showcases the architectural evolution of London’s river crossings and elevated thoroughfares. It features the Millennium Bridge, a modern pedestrian suspension span linking St Paul's Cathedral to Bankside, and the 1973 concrete arch of London Bridge. The list includes the Victorian-era Holborn Viaduct, the cast-iron Southwark Bridge, and the dual road and railway spans at Blackfriars. These structures represent a range of engineering styles, from historic masonry and ironwork to contemporary steel designs within the city's financial heart.

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