{"id":30665,"date":"2019-09-24T12:53:18","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T10:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/?p=30665"},"modified":"2019-09-24T12:53:18","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T10:53:18","slug":"7-most-impressive-architectural-feats-of-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/7-most-impressive-architectural-feats-of-london\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Impressive Architectural Feats of London"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>7 Most Impressive Architectural Feats of London<\/h2><div id=\"disco-1752944295\" class=\"disco-social-pug-2019 disco-entity-placement\"><p><div  class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-shape-rounded dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-auto dpsp-has-spacing dpsp-has-buttons-count dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-6\"><ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-auto \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-facebook\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2F7-most-impressive-architectural-feats-of-london%2F&#038;t=7%20Most%20Impressive%20Architectural%20Feats%20of%20London\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-facebook dpsp-first dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Share on Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 32\"><path d=\"M17.12 0.224v4.704h-2.784q-1.536 0-2.080 0.64t-0.544 1.92v3.392h5.248l-0.704 5.28h-4.544v13.568h-5.472v-13.568h-4.544v-5.28h4.544v-3.904q0-3.328 1.856-5.152t4.96-1.824q2.624 0 4.064 0.224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Share<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoverwalks.com%2Fblog%2F7-most-impressive-architectural-feats-of-london%2F&#038;media=&#038;description=7%20Most%20Impressive%20Architectural%20Feats%20of%20London\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-last dpsp-has-label\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\" >\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \">\n\t\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\" ><svg version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label\">Pin<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>London, with its institutional buildings, colourful pretty houses and shiny skyscrapers is a feat for anyone with an interest in architecture. Throughout history, styles have evolved and a lot has been built. However, only the best have stayed with us as the British capital is always hungry for empty space and there is no room for unsuccessful buildings.<\/p>\n<p>London has an impressive architectural legacy that spans more than 1,000 years and it\u2019s worth taking the time to visit \u2013 and admire \u2013 its most remarkable buildings. From classical buildings such as St Paul\u2019s, to modern structures like St Pancras Station and contemporary architecture such as The Shard or the Lloyd\u2019s Building, you\u2019ll delight in what this city has to offer. In addition, some of London\u2019s most impressive architectural feats are open to the public. Others are a bit trickier.<\/p>\n<p>Where to start? Worry not, we\u2019ve prepared a list of our top picks to help you get started. And we\u2019ve included some insider tips on how to get into the more difficult locations to make your life easier.<\/p>\n<p>Shall we begin?<\/p>\n<h3>1. Lloyd\u2019s of London<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30671\" style=\"width: 663px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30671\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lloyds-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"653\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lloyds-1.jpg 653w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/lloyds-1-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image sourced from Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lloyd\u2019s of London is a classic. Architects flock into the City just to visit this gem of a building. It was completed in the late 80\u2019s \u2013 a turning point for Modern Architecture \u2013 and just after the Pompidou Centre was built in Â鶹APP. Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, also the architects of the Pompidou Centre, achieved great fame and success after the completion of Lloyd\u2019s. Their career skyrocketed after it.<\/p>\n<p>The main particularity of Lloyd\u2019s building is that it was designed from the inside out, meaning that ducts, emergency stairs and lifts \u2013 typically located in the core of the structure \u2013 were placed on the outside. The result is this huge steel structure with clear interiors and packed exteriors.<\/p>\n<p>Visiting Lloyd\u2019s is not easy as from Monday to Friday is busy with insurance brokers and during the weekend it\u2019s closed. However, on some lucky opportunities, you\u2019ll be able to see its wonderful interiors during the <a href=\"https:\/\/openhouselondon.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Open House London<\/a>, normally taking place at the end of September.<\/p>\n<h6>Opening Times: Exterior only<br \/>\nAddress: Lime Street, London EC3M 7AW<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lloyd's+building\/@51.5127379,-0.0823224,20.4z\/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x487603529cd87031:0x309800b75c4e37b7!4b1!8m2!3d51.5126775!4d-0.0822219\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> (GOOGLE)<\/a><\/h6>\n<h3>2. St Paul\u2019s Cathedral<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30675\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30675\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/st-pauls.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/st-pauls.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/st-pauls-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image sourced from Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>St Paul\u2019s Cathedral is Christopher Wren\u2019s masterpiece. He died soon after its completion and spent a lifetime directing its construction. In fact, he began the project when he was 37 in 1669 and finished in 1710 when he turned 78.<\/p>\n<p>According to legend, there has been a religious building at this location since the beginning of Chritianity in London. The Old St Paul\u2019s, the fourth St Paul\u2019s cathedral, was a Norman construction that began in 1087 after a fire. The present structure has a similar origin as it was commissioned to Christopher Wren after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/london\/all-about-the-great-fire-of-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Great Fire of 1666.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>St Paul\u2019s Cathedral is a late Baroque construction in which the most prominent feature, the Dome, took inspiration from the classical designs of St Peter&#8217;s Basilica in Rome. It\u2019s possible to climb up and enjoy London\u2019s skyline from its top. St Paul\u2019s is open to the public every day except on Sunday, but you can still join mass on this day for free.<\/p>\n<h6>Opening Times: Mon-Sat (8.30am-4.30pm), Sunday Mass (8am, 11am, 3.15pm, 4pm)<br \/>\nAddress: St. Paul&#8217;s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/St.+Paul's+Cathedral\/@51.5138453,-0.1005393,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487604aca207bc87:0x3a1d3501a9af5fde!8m2!3d51.5138453!4d-0.0983506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> (GOOGLE)<\/a><\/h6>\n<h3>3. Millennium Bridge<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30679\" style=\"width: 669px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30679\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30679\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bridge.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bridge.jpg 659w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/bridge-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30679\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image sourced from Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Millennium Bridge became famous after its appearance in Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince (2009). In the wizarding movie, Fenrir Greyback and a small group of Death Eaters destroyed the bridge.<\/p>\n<p>This wasn\u2019t very far away from the truth as on the opening day Millennium Bridge started experiencing some serious swaying. It had to be closed and fixed. Foster + Partners, the firm who designed the bridge later discovered a phenomenon of how pedestrian loads can affect structures.<\/p>\n<p>Millennium Bridge is such a special connecting point in London because it was built as the first pedestrian bridge over the Thames. You can visit it anytime \u2013 sunrise is my favourite \u2013 and enjoy not only this structure, but also the views of St Paul\u2019s in the background.<\/p>\n<h6>Opening Times: 24 h<br \/>\nAddress: Thames Embankment, London SE1 9JE <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Millennium+Bridge\/@51.5095291,-0.1007312,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487604abcc128291:0xbd5ceafc2f514e1c!8m2!3d51.5095291!4d-0.0985425\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(GOOGLE)<\/a><\/h6>\n<h3>4. Tate Modern<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30683\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30683\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tate.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tate-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image sourced from Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tate Modern was one of the many cultural projects used to revitalise the South Bank. Originally built in 1963 as a power station by Giles Gilbert Scott (also the architect of Battersea Power Station and Waterloo Bridge), it was transformed in 2000 into a vibrant gallery.<\/p>\n<p>Herzog &amp; de Meuron were the architects in charge of converting this colossus of a building into Tate Modern. In 2016 they were chosen again to build the new extension: the Switch House, containing more galleries, a restaurant and the rooftop.<\/p>\n<p>Most of its exhibitions are free and it attracts a large number of visitors every day. The most popular area is the open-air rooftop where crowds flock to get that iconic photograph of London\u2019s skyline from the south. What can we say? Sunsets at Tate Modern are special.<\/p>\n<h6>Opening Times: Sun-Thu (10am-6pm), Fri-Sat (10am-10pm)<br \/>\nAddress: Bankside, London SE1 9TG<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Tate+Modern\/@51.5075953,-0.1015451,17z\/data=!3m2!4b1!5s0x487604a92d07ccc7:0xff95595e7d5f041b!4m5!3m4!1s0x487604a931761995:0x1ffc6f23e06b9be7!8m2!3d51.5075953!4d-0.0993564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> (GOOGLE)<\/a><\/h6>\n<h3>5. St Pancras<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30687\" style=\"width: 671px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30687\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/st-pancras.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"661\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/st-pancras.jpg 661w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/st-pancras-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30687\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image sourced from Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>St Pancras Station and Hotel were designed in 1868 by George Gilbert Scott, the grandfather of Giles Gilbert Scott of Tate Modern, point 4 of this list.<\/p>\n<p>Before this point in time, hotels didn&#8217;t exist as we know them today. It was thanks to the birth of the railway that cities started seeing more visitors. Hence, stations came with a new impressive type of building: the hotels.<\/p>\n<p>St Pancras Station and the now Renaissance Hotel coexist in a strikingly beautiful terracotta building. The design resembles that of a cathedral. The interiors are similarly lavish and it features one of London\u2019s most beautiful staircases. In fact, the Spice Girls recorded their Wannabe video clip in it.<\/p>\n<p>The station is open 24 hours a day and the hotel features a good number of bars and restaurants where you can sip a cocktail while admiring the amazing architecture.<\/p>\n<h6>Opening Times: 24 h<br \/>\nAddress: Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1C 4QP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/St+Pancras+International\/@51.531427,-0.1283217,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48761b3b8d98ed25:0xb92d6fcfa832dd12!8m2!3d51.531427!4d-0.126133\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(GOOGLE)<\/a><\/h6>\n<h3>6. The Shard<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30691\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30691\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shard.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shard.jpg 660w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/shard-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image sourced from Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The Shard, designed by Renzo Piano in 2013, became the tallest building in the United Kingdom, and the European Union.<\/p>\n<p>Of its 96 floors, 26 are occupied by offices.The Shard also has 3 restaurants within 3 storeys (<a href=\"https:\/\/aquashard.co.uk\/experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Aqua Shard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-shard.com\/restaurants\/oblix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oblix<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/hutong.co.uk\/experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hutong<\/a>), a hotel (Shangri-La) that hold 17 floors, 13 floors of residential use and the jewel of the crown: the triple-height viewing gallery named <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theviewfromtheshard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The View from The Shard<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The View from The Shard is the UK\u2019s highest viewing gallery and you can enjoy uninterrupted views of London from it. What\u2019s different from other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/london\/top-3-rooftop-bars-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rooftops of London<\/a> is perhaps the horizon views to the south. New exciting architecture is being developed on the south bank of the Thames and The Shard provides the best views of it.<\/p>\n<p>Fun fact about The Shard: 95% of its construction materials are recycled.<\/p>\n<h6>Opening Times:<br \/>\nSummer: Sun-Fri (10am-10pm), Sat (10am-9.15pm)<br \/>\nWinter: Sun-Wed (10am-7pm), Thu-Sat (10am-10pm)<br \/>\nAddress: 32 London Bridge St, London SE1 9SG <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/The+Shard\/@51.5045,-0.0886887,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x4876035a0a9271d3:0xbdf26ba73efb7b!8m2!3d51.5045!4d-0.0865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(GOOGLE)<\/a><\/h6>\n<h3>7. Barbican Estate and Centre<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_30695\" style=\"width: 671px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30695\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/building2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"661\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/building2.jpg 661w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/building2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image sourced from Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Barbican Estate and Centre form an enormous building complex in the middle of the City. The area was heavily bombed during World War II (1939-1945) and after clearing the debris only the church of St Giles was left standing. This was a huge opportunity to develop the land.<\/p>\n<p>Barbican was built along with a cultural centre in 1982 by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon, also architects of the nearby<a href=\"https:\/\/www.museumoflondon.org.uk\/museum-london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Museum of London<\/a>. At the time, there was a rage for concrete buildings and once completed, Barbican became a Brutalist icon.<br \/>\nBarbican, unlike other concrete estates in London, had a very luxurious approach. The forms were thoughtful (look at the end of the balconies), the fa\u00e7ade was hand-picked (a costly aesthetic) and a new pedestrian system was created around it. Its passages, however, aren\u2019t the easiest to walk and many people get lost.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to understand and experience the Barbican is through their guided tours and shows at the on-site centre. A secret that everybody knows? Its superb conservatory, which opens only on Sundays from 12 to 4 pm.<\/p>\n<h6>Opening Times: Sat-Wed (10am-6pm), Thu-Fri (10am-9pm)<br \/>\nAddress: Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Barbican+Centre\/@51.5202077,-0.0959751,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x48761b56fb64b275:0xc756e26675d21f40!8m2!3d51.5202077!4d-0.0937864\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> (GOOGLE)<\/a><\/h6>\n<p>London is rich in architecture and this list is just the tip of the iceberg. I hope you enjoyed our 7 Most Impressive Architectural Feats of London and are ready to start exploring it. Whether you are an architect or an architecture lover, this list will bring lots of inspiration and would probably leave you hungry for more.<\/p>\n<p>If this list was appealing, other contemporary buildings you might enjoy too are <strong>The Gherkin<\/strong>, <strong>Tower Bridge<\/strong> and <strong>Battersea Power Station<\/strong>. The latter is under construction but some parts of it can already be visited.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_30699\" style=\"width: 1187px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30699\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tower.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1177\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tower.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tower-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tower-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tower-1024x486.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/tower-816x388.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1177px) 100vw, 1177px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-30699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image sourced from Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Though London\u2019s landmarks are equally beautiful, sometimes the not-so-visited locations are worth our attention too. Whether you are seeking classical, modern or contemporary architecture, London has plenty to offer.<\/p>\n<p>If you are new to London, however, you can start with our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoverwalks.com\/blog\/london\/top-10-things-to-do-in-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 10 Things to Do in London.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"disco-3150025641\" class=\"disco-amazon-box-2024 disco-entity-placement\"><div style=\"width: 100%; border: 2px solid lightgray; padding: 3% 6% 3% 3%; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planning a trip to Â鶹APP ? 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