City of London - tourist attractions (page 13)

markerA Shakespeare's Globe Theatre The Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is a theater located on the banks of the River Thames, in the London Borough of Southwark.The original theater was built in 1599 by Peter Street and had a capacity of over 3000 people. The theater was unique due to its globular shape and a lack of roof allowing the st... Shakespeare's Globe Theatre - photo
markerB Saint Paul's Cathedral Saint Paul's Cathedral is the Anglican church located in the centre of London in the district of the City, on top of Ludgate Hill. The cathedral was completely destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The reconstruction of the cathedral was supervised by Sir Christopher Wren and lasted since 1... Saint Paul's Cathedral - photo
markerC Victoria and Albert Museum The Victoria and Albert Museum, also known as the National Museum of Art and Design, or simply as V&A, is the largest museum of decorative arts and design in the world. It is located on Exhibition Road in The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, next to the National History Museum and ... Victoria and Albert Museum - photo
markerD Portobello Road Portobello Road is a street in Notting Hill in Kensington and Chelsea district of London. It is well-known to be the street with the largest number of antique shops and retro curiosities and because every Saturday a Flea market is held on the street that attracts many tourists and locals.The beauty ... Portobello Road - photo
markerE Royal Greenwich Observatory The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, is a building located in the district of Greenwich in London. Today, it houses a museum of astronomical and navigational tools, which belongs to the National Maritime Museum. The building was constructed in 1675 during the reign of Charles II of England and was us... Royal Greenwich Observatory - photo
markerF Tower 42 Tower 42 is a skyscraper located in the centre of London. The construction of the building was commissioned by the National Westminster Bank which wanted to use it as its main headquarters. That is why the building is also called NatWest Tower. It is said that from a bird's eye view the tower looks ... Tower 42 - photo
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