Best Landmarks in London
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The 10 best landmarks in London
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Buckingham Palace
Explore the majestic official residence of the British monarch, from lavish State Rooms to the iconic Changing of the Guard ceremony.
London SW1A 1AA4.5Excellent 166,636 Reviews -
Trafalgar Square
London's most iconic plaza: where naval history, democratic spirit, and festive celebration converge beneath Nelson's towering gaze.
Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DS4.6Excellent 126,499 Reviews -
Big Ben
Discover the iconic Elizabeth Tower and its famous bell, Big Ben, a timeless symbol of London's heritage and British culture.
London SW1A 0AA4.5Excellent 63,467 Reviews -
The Shard
Experience London’s tallest landmark with breathtaking 360-degree views, luxury dining, and iconic cityscapes from The Shard’s sky-high observation decks.
32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG4.6Excellent 41,207 Reviews -
London Bridge
A modern crossing on a site of nearly 2,000 years of bridge-building history, linking the City of London with Southwark across the River Thames.
London EC4R 3TN4.6Excellent 54,212 Reviews -
Westminster Bridge
Iconic green Gothic bridge spanning the Thames with breathtaking views of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye.
Westminster Bridge, London SW1A 2JH4.6Excellent 10,291 Reviews -
Millennium Bridge
Walk London’s sleek 'Wobbly Bridge' between St Paul’s and Tate Modern, with iconic Thames views and a fascinating engineering story.
Thames Embankment, London EC4V 3QH4.6Excellent 15,701 Reviews -
Queen Victoria Memorial
An Edwardian masterpiece honoring Queen Victoria's reign, standing majestically before Buckingham Palace.
London SW1A 1AA4.7Excellent 3,552 Reviews -
Victoria Memorial
A majestic tribute to Queen Victoria, blending imperial grandeur with royal ceremony at the heart of London’s historic Mall.
London SW1A 1AA4.7Excellent 3,372 Reviews -
The Albert Memorial
A stunning Victorian Gothic monument in Kensington Gardens honoring Prince Albert’s legacy with intricate sculptures and regal grandeur.
Kensington Gardens, London W2 2UH4.6Excellent 3,628 Reviews
More landmarks in London
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Monument to the Great Fire of London
Historic Doric column commemorating the Great Fire of London with panoramic city views from its 311-step spiral staircase.
Fish St Hill, London EC3R 8AH4.5Excellent 11,830 Reviews -
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
London’s iconic eco-friendly skyscraper with a unique aerodynamic shape and panoramic city views from its top-floor restaurant and bar.
30 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8BF4.6Excellent 5,071 Reviews -
River Thames
London's defining waterway, flowing past 2,000 years of history and the world's most iconic landmarks.
River Thames4.5Excellent 2,497 Reviews -
Admiralty Arch
A majestic Edwardian gateway linking Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace, symbolizing royal tradition and British naval heritage.
The Mall, St. James's, London SW1A 2WH4.5Excellent 990 Reviews -
St. James's Palace
Discover the Tudor grandeur and royal ceremonies at London’s oldest palace, the enduring heart of British monarchy.
St James's Palace, St. James's Palace, Marlborough Rd, London SW1A 1BQ4.5Excellent 3,260 Reviews -
Wellington Arch
Discover Wellington Arch, London's majestic neoclassical triumphal arch with rich history, stunning views, and iconic Quadriga sculpture.
Apsley Way, London W1J 7JZ4.5Excellent 4,184 Reviews -
Prime Meridian
Stand astride the historic zero degrees longitude line at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the birthplace of modern timekeeping and navigation.
Royal Observatory, Blackheath Ave, London SE10 8XJ4.5Excellent 5,682 Reviews -
Southwark Bridge
A graceful steel-arched Thames crossing with a rich history, distinctive green-and-yellow detailing, and a key role in London’s illuminated river landscape.
Southwark Bridge Rd, London EC4R 1QS4.4Very Good 837 Reviews -
The Long Walk
A majestic three-mile tree-lined avenue connecting Windsor Castle to the Copper Horse, steeped in royal history and natural splendor.
The Long Walk Rd, Windsor SL4 1BP4.8Excellent 2,947 Reviews -
Eros (Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain)
Iconic London landmark honoring Victorian philanthropy with the world’s first aluminium statue, set amidst Piccadilly Circus’s vibrant theatre district.
Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HS4.5Excellent 993 Reviews -
Sir Winston Churchill statue
Iconic bronze statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, symbolizing British wartime leadership and resilience.
Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX4.5Excellent 774 Reviews -
Dover House
Historic neoclassical mansion on Whitehall, home to the Scotland Office with a unique rotunda entrance and rich aristocratic past.
70 Whitehall, London SW1A 2AU4.3Very Good 74 Reviews -
Lambeth Palace
Eight centuries of ecclesiastical power where the Church and Crown converge on the Thames
London SE1 7JU4.5Excellent 738 Reviews -
London Central Mosque
London's iconic Islamic cultural landmark blending spiritual tradition with modern community engagement.
146 Park Rd, London NW8 7RG4.8Excellent 5,480 Reviews -
County Hall
Historic Edwardian Baroque landmark on London’s South Bank with iconic river views, cultural venues, and rich civic heritage.
County Hall, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 7GP4.6Excellent 1,040 Reviews -
Brompton Cemetery
Victorian garden cemetery where 205,000 souls rest amid classical architecture, wildflowers, and the stories of Britain's remarkable dead.
Fulham Rd., London SW10 9UG4.7Excellent 387 Reviews -
Blackfriars Bridge
Historic and widest Thames crossing in London, blending Victorian engineering with medieval heritage and stunning river views.
Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 9UD4.4Very Good 1,190 Reviews -
Lambeth Bridge
A striking red steel arch bridge linking Lambeth and Westminster, rich in history and adorned with symbolic pine cone obelisks.
Lambeth Rd, London SE1 7SG4.5Excellent 1,888 Reviews -
St Bartholomew the Great
Medieval sanctuary where nine centuries of English history unfold within Norman and Gothic walls.
W Smithfield, Barbican, London EC1A 9DS4.8Excellent 767 Reviews -
Guildhall
Discover Guildhall, London’s medieval civic heart where Roman ruins, grand halls, and centuries of history converge in the City’s vibrant core.
71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH4.5Excellent 872 Reviews -
Charing Cross
Victorian railway gateway marking London's symbolic centre, where heritage meets modern connectivity.
Strand, London WC2N 5HF4.1Very Good 670 Reviews -
The Cenotaph
Britain’s national war memorial in Whitehall, a solemn tribute to the fallen of the World Wars and later conflicts.
Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET4.7Excellent 753 Reviews -
Lloyd's of London
A high-tech architectural masterpiece blending tradition and innovation in the heart of London’s financial district.
1 Lime St, London EC3M 7HA4.5Excellent 697 Reviews -
Tower Hill Memorial
A solemn tribute in London honoring thousands of merchant seamen lost at sea during the World Wars, set within historic Trinity Square Gardens.
Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DH4.6Excellent 360 Reviews -
Brick Ln
East London's ever-evolving cultural heart, where centuries of immigration, street art, and multicultural heritage converge on a single vibrant street.
London4.6Excellent 924 Reviews -
Magna Carta
Explore Runnymede’s historic meadow where Magna Carta was sealed, shaping the foundations of modern liberty and constitutional law.
Windsor Rd, Old Windsor, Englefield Green, Windsor TW20 0YU4.5Excellent 868 Reviews -
Bomber Command Memorial
A powerful tribute in Portland stone and bronze to the 55,573 RAF Bomber Command aircrew who lost their lives in WWII, set in the heart of Green Park, London.
The Green Park, along, Piccadilly, London W1K 1QZ4.7Excellent 519 Reviews -
The Women of World War II
A powerful bronze memorial on Whitehall honoring the diverse roles of over seven million British women during World War II.
Whitehall, London SW1A4.7Excellent 226 Reviews -
Guards Crimean War Memorial
A solemn tribute in central London honoring the valor of ordinary soldiers in the Crimean War through evocative bronze and granite sculpture.
Waterloo Pl, London SW1Y 4AR4.5Excellent 437 Reviews -
Speakers' Corner
Historic Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park: London's iconic open-air forum for free speech and public debate since the 19th century.
Hyde Park, London W2 2EU4.1Very Good 2,522 Reviews -
Horse Guards Parade
Historic parade ground in London famed for royal ceremonies, mounted guards, and centuries of British military tradition.
Whitehall, London SW1A 2ET4.6Excellent 478 Reviews -
St James's Piccadilly
A Sir Christopher Wren masterpiece in the heart of London’s West End, where history, art and community meet in a peaceful garden church.
197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL4.5Excellent 943 Reviews -
Sherlock Holmes Statue
Bronze sentinel of Baker Street: where Victorian mystery meets modern London pilgrimage.
4 Marylebone Rd, London NW1 5LD4.4Very Good 798 Reviews -
Christ Church Spitalfields
Hawksmoor's Baroque masterpiece and East End landmark, now fully restored and vibrant with worship and culture.
Commercial St, London E1 6LY4.5Excellent 241 Reviews -
Greenwich Foot Tunnel North
Walk beneath the Thames through 200,000 white tiles in this 1902 engineering marvel.
Thames Path (NE Extension), London E14 3UX4.3Very Good 1,367 Reviews -
London Wall
Walk alongside the most impressive surviving stretch of Londinium’s 2,000-year-old city wall, a powerful reminder of Roman London’s defences and enduring legacy.
Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DJ4.5Excellent 652 Reviews -
Canada Gate
An ornate gilded gateway at Green Park’s entrance, celebrating Canada’s historic ties with the UK opposite Buckingham Palace.
S Carriage Dr, London W1J 7NT4.6Excellent 342 Reviews -
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth,The Queen Mother Memorial
A dignified London memorial honoring King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, through iconic bronze statues and historic symbolism.
The Royal Academy of Engineering, 3-4 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DG4.7Excellent 127 Reviews -
St Bride's Church, Fleet Street
Historic St Bride's Church on Fleet Street, London, famed for its wedding cake spire and deep ties to printing and journalism heritage.
Fleet St, London EC4Y 8AU4.7Excellent 470 Reviews -
St Clement Danes Church
Historic London church and Central Church of the Royal Air Force, famed for its Wren architecture, RAF memorials, and iconic 'Oranges and Lemons' bells.
Central Church of the Royal Air Force, Strand, London WC2R 1DH4.6Excellent 458 Reviews -
Guards Memorial
A solemn tribute to the valor and sacrifice of the Guardsmen who fell in World War I, set amidst London’s historic ceremonial heart.
69 Horse Guards Rd, London SW1A 2BJ4.6Excellent 199 Reviews -
Church of Saint Magnus-the-Martyr
Wren's masterpiece rising from the ashes of the Great Fire, where medieval London's gateway still stands in Baroque splendor.
Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DN4.6Excellent 181 Reviews -
Animals In War Memorial
A poignant tribute in central London to the animals that served and died in wars alongside British and Allied forces, from horses and mules to dogs and pigeons.
Brook Gate, London W1K 7QF4.6Excellent 284 Reviews -
Little Ben Clock
Discover Little Ben, London’s charming miniature clock tower echoing Big Ben’s grandeur and symbolizing enduring Franco-British friendship.
2 Wilton Rd, London SW1V 1AN4.5Excellent 362 Reviews -
North Greenwich Pier
Modern Thames gateway where industrial heritage meets contemporary culture and entertainment.
London SE10 0FR4.6Excellent 97 Reviews -
Paddington Bear Statue
A beloved bronze bear marking the spot where fiction met reality at London's historic station.
19 Eastbourne Terrace, London W2 6LG4.6Excellent 784 Reviews -
Mahatma Gandhi statue
A bronze tribute to peace and non-violence in the shadow of Parliament, where Gandhi’s legacy stands among the world’s great leaders.
Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX4.7Excellent 155 Reviews -
St Helen's Church, Bishopsgate
Medieval dual-nave church with 800+ years of history, royal relics, and remarkable resilience.
Great St Helen's, London EC3A 6AT4.7Excellent 431 Reviews -
Royal Artillery Memorial
A revolutionary war memorial depicting the raw reality of artillery warfare, unveiled 1925.
London SW1X 7TA4.4Very Good 125 Reviews -
Trinity House
Five centuries of maritime heritage and seafarer welfare in a restored Georgian masterpiece.
Trinity Square, London EC3N 4DH4.7Excellent 213 Reviews -
Queen Anne Statue
Historic statue commemorating Queen Anne’s reign and the completion of St. Paul’s Cathedral, symbolizing Britain’s royal heritage and resilience.
St. Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AY4.5Excellent 108 Reviews -
Round Pond
A 295-year-old ornamental lake where royal heritage, model yachts, and London wildlife converge.
London4.6Excellent 77 Reviews -
City Hall
Discover London’s eco-friendly City Hall, a striking architectural landmark and vibrant hub of governance and public engagement on the Royal Docks waterfront.
Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE4.4Very Good 678 Reviews -
10 Downing Street
Britain's most iconic address: where centuries of political power meet modest Georgian architecture.
10 Downing St, London SW1A 2AA3.8Good 604 Reviews -
Canada Memorial
A poignant tribute in Green Park honoring Canadian forces’ sacrifice and the enduring bond between Canada and the UK during two world wars.
London SW1A 1BW4.6Excellent 166 Reviews -
The National Firefighters Memorial
A solemn tribute in London honoring the bravery and sacrifice of firefighters who served during the Blitz and beyond.
Carter Ln, Peter's Hill, London EC4V 5EY4.6Excellent 109 Reviews -
Commonwealth Memorial Gates
A solemn gateway honoring five million Commonwealth servicemen and women who sacrificed in the World Wars, blending cultural heritage and remembrance.
Constitution Hill, London SW1A 1BW4.5Excellent 99 Reviews -
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral
A historic London landmark blending Alfred Waterhouse’s architecture with vibrant Ukrainian Catholic heritage and art.
Duke St, London W1K 5BQ4.9Excellent 359 Reviews -
Equestrian Statue of the Duke of Wellington
Historic bronze statue honoring the Duke of Wellington’s military triumphs and contributions to London’s cityscape, unveiled in 1844.
London W1J 9DZ4.5Excellent 121 Reviews -
Chelsea Old Town Hall
A stunning late Victorian neoclassical landmark on King's Road, blending rich history with vibrant cultural and civic life in Chelsea.
King's Rd, London SW3 5EE4.6Excellent 175 Reviews -
IMPRINT Church London: St Mary Woolnoth
A striking Baroque church by Hawksmoor, blending rich history, abolitionist legacy, and urban integration in London’s financial heart.
10-13 Lombard St, London EC3V 9AN4.7Excellent 52 Reviews -
New Zealand War Memorial
Bronze standards honour New Zealand's shared sacrifice in two world wars, blending Māori heritage with contemporary memorial design.
Hyde Park Corner, Piccadilly, London4.5Excellent 88 Reviews -
Brick Lane Mosque
A 280-year architectural chronicle of immigrant faith, where Huguenots, Jews, and Bangladeshis have each found spiritual sanctuary.
59 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL4.7Excellent 875 Reviews -
Agatha Christie memorial
A captivating bronze tribute to Agatha Christie, celebrating her literary genius and theatrical legacy in London's vibrant theatre district.
Cranbourn St, London WC2H 7AB4.6Excellent 164 Reviews -
Temple Bar London
Explore Temple Bar, London's last surviving historic gateway, blending royal history, architecture, and civic tradition near St Paul's Cathedral.
Paternoster Lodge, 2 Paternoster Sq., London EC4M 7DX4.5Excellent 80 Reviews -
St Michael's Church
England's finest surviving Anglo-Saxon church, built on sacred Roman ground where Britain's first saint was tried.
St Michael's St, St Albans AL3 4SL4.6Excellent 52 Reviews -
Sir William Wallace Memorial
A solemn 1956 memorial to Scotland's greatest patriot, executed here in 1305 for resisting English rule.
W Smithfield, London EC1A 7AQ4.5Excellent 200 Reviews -
Edward Jenner Memorial
Victorian marble tribute to the physician who conquered smallpox and invented vaccination.
A402, London W2 2UD4.6Excellent 58 Reviews -
Speke Monument
A Victorian obelisk in Kensington Gardens honouring explorer John Hanning Speke, who identified Lake Victoria as the source of the Nile.
London W2 4RU4.2Very Good 63 Reviews -
Abbey Road crossing
The world's most iconic zebra crossing—where The Beatles created music history in a single photograph.
Abbey Rd., London NW8 9DD4.4Very Good 80 Reviews -
Strand
Historic London thoroughfare where centuries of power, culture, and commerce converge in the heart of the West End.
London4.6Excellent 145 Reviews -
Holborn Viaduct
A grand Victorian bridge in London, blending engineering brilliance with ornate artistry, bridging history and modern city life.
London4.6Excellent 35 Reviews -
York Watergate
Discover York Watergate, a stunning 17th-century riverside gateway now nestled within Victoria Embankment Gardens, bridging London’s past and present.
Watergate Walk, London WC2N 6DU4.6Excellent 47 Reviews -
Queen Elizabeth Gate
A whimsical royal tribute marking the entrance to Hyde Park since 1993.
London W1J 7NT4.6Excellent 109 Reviews -
St Vedast alias Foster
A resilient City church rebuilt twice, blending medieval heritage with baroque splendour.
4 Foster Ln, London EC2V 6HH4.6Excellent 71 Reviews -
Millicent Garrett Fawcett Statue
Honoring Millicent Garrett Fawcett, the first woman commemorated in Parliament Square, inspiring equality through her iconic statue and legacy.
London SW1P 3JX4.7Excellent 71 Reviews -
St John the Evangelist, Stanmore
Explore the historic St John the Evangelist in Stanmore, where 17th-century brick ruins meet Victorian elegance in a unique heritage landmark.
Uxbridge Rd, Stanmore HA7 3LD4.6Excellent 31 Reviews -
Temple Bar Memorial
Historic gateway marking the City of London's boundary, crowned by a fierce dragon and rich with royal and civic heritage.
London EC4A 2LT4.7Excellent 39 Reviews -
The Old Police House
Historic Victorian police station and Royal Parks office nestled in the heart of London’s iconic Hyde Park.
Hyde Park, London W2 2UH4.6Excellent 65 Reviews -
Equestrian statue of Edward Ⅶ
Majestic bronze tribute to King Edward VII in the heart of London’s historic Waterloo Place, blending regal artistry with imperial heritage.
St. James's, London SW1Y 5ER4.6Excellent 58 Reviews -
Eleanor Cross
A striking Victorian Gothic monument in London commemorating Queen Eleanor of Castile’s final journey and enduring royal love.
40 Strand, London WC2N 5PH4.6Excellent 65 Reviews -
Obelisk Charles James Napier
A contested monument to a complex military figure in London's most iconic public square.
Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 5DS4.3Very Good 36 Reviews -
Mary Poppins Statue
Where cinema's most elegant nanny takes flight in the heart of London's film district.
Leicester Square, London WC2H 7DE4.8Excellent 69 Reviews -
St Bartholomew's Gatehouse
Discover one of London's rare Tudor survivors, the beautifully restored St Bartholomew's Gatehouse, standing proudly since 1595.
57A W Smithfield, London EC1A 9DS4.4Very Good 45 Reviews -
Machine Gun Corps Memorial
A powerful tribute at Hyde Park Corner, the Machine Gun Corps Memorial commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of WWI’s deadly machine gunners.
4 Duke of Wellington Pl, London SW1W 0QH4.3Very Good 38 Reviews -
Denmark St
Britain's legendary Tin Pan Alley where rock and roll history was written in every studio, café, and guitar shop.
London4.6Excellent 144 Reviews -
Republic of Texas Plaque
A hidden brass plaque marking where the Republic of Texas once sought recognition from the British Crown.
4 St James's St, St. James's, London SW1A 1EF4.6Excellent 59 Reviews -
St Peter's Church, Notting Hill
A serene Victorian Anglican church blending classical architecture, rich history, and community spirit in the heart of Notting Hill.
Kensington Park Rd, London W11 2PN4.6Excellent 101 Reviews -
Soldier's Statue
A solemn tribute to Irish Guardsmen, this statue in Windsor honors military service amidst a rich historic townscape.
3 St Alban's St, Windsor SL4 1PF4.4Very Good 62 Reviews -
Stairway to Heaven, Bethnal Green Memorial
A powerful inverted staircase memorial in Bethnal Green Gardens, honouring the 173 civilians who died in the 1943 tube shelter disaster, the worst civilian loss of life in Britain during WWII.
Unnamed Road, Bethnal Green, London E2 9QX4.7Excellent 31 Reviews
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