London: Architecture
Places and attractions in the Architecture category
Categories
- Park
- Museum
- Church
- Nightlife
- Shopping
- Theater
- Monuments and statues
- Street
- History museum
- Art museum
- Vernacular architecture
- Memorial
- Historical place
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Concerts and shows
- Square
- Specialty museum
- Georgian architecture
- Shopping district
- Cemetery
- Art gallery
- Shopping centre
- Market
- Bridge
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Baroque architecture
- Dancing
- Architecture
- City hall
- Music venue
- Neighbourhood
- Cinema
- Garden
- Music and shows
- Palace
- Arenas and stadiums
- Edwardian architecture
- Christopher Wren
- Skyscraper
- Greek Revival architecture
- Area
- Modern art museum
- Concert hall
- Sacred and religious sites
- Neoclassical architecture
- Science museum
- Bars and clubs
- Outdoor activities
- Golf
- Canal
- Synagogue
- Flea market
- Sport complex
- Amusement park
- Swimming
- Performing arts
- Sculpture
- Town
- Mosque
- Swimming pool
- Amusement
- Military museum
- Restaurant
- Event space
- Lake
- Tower
- Amusement ride
- Watersports
- Reportedly haunted
- Farmer's market
- Unesco
- Natural attraction
- Romanesque architecture
- Forts and castles
- Archaeological museum
- Football
- Temple
- Department store
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Nature
- Memorial site
- Library
- Hiking trail
- Hiking
- View point
- Monastery
- Playground
- Children's museum
- Theme park
- Natural history museum
- Sailing
- Bookshop
- Cafe
- Spa
- Entertainment district
- Victorian architecture
- Fashion museum
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Botanical garden
- Art Deco architecture
- Universities and schools
- Marina
- Edwin Lutyens
- Observatories and planetariums
- Harbor
- Piers and boardwalks
- Ruins
- Comedy club
- Gym
- Inigo Jones
- William Shakespeare
- Observation decks and towers
- Zoo
- Opera
- City
- John Soane
- Ship
- Frank Matcham
- Nature and wildlife
- Modernist architecture
- Hill
- National park
- Nicholas Hawksmoor
- Protected area
- Game and entertainment center
- Island
- Village
Westminster Abbey
Gothic church and site for coronations Westminster Abbey is an iconic feature of London's historic and cultural landscape, a church that has stood for over a millennium as a place of worship and a stage for the nation's most significant ceremonies. Located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster, this...
Old Royal Naval College
British naval empire's celebrated home Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, the Old Royal Naval College stands as a majestic architectural gem in the heart of Greenwich, London. This grandiose ensemble of buildings, originally designed as a Royal Hospital for Seamen by Sir Christopher Wren, now serves...
Somerset House
Seasonal events and an art collection Somerset House is a grand neoclassical building nestled on the south side of the Strand in central London, England. This cultural and arts center, with its magnificent courtyard and stately rooms, stands as a testament to the city's rich heritage and vibrant...
Banqueting House
Neo-classical hall with painted ceilings The Banqueting House in London stands as a grand testament to the architectural splendor of the early 17th century. Situated on Whitehall, a stone's throw away from the Houses of Parliament and Downing Street, this elegant monument is the last remaining component of...
30 St Mary Axe
Soaring tower nicknamed the Gherkin 30 St Mary Axe, commonly known as "The Gherkin," is an iconic fixture of London's skyline. This architectural marvel is a commercial skyscraper that stands in the city's financial district. Completed in 2003, The Gherkin is lauded for its innovative, energy-efficient...
Queen's House
Nestled in the heart of Greenwich, London, the Queen's House is a historical gem and a must-visit museum for art and architecture enthusiasts. Designed by the pioneering architect Inigo Jones in the early 17th century, the Queen's House is celebrated as the first...
Chiswick House
Nestled within the verdant suburbs of West London, Chiswick House stands as a testament to the grandeur of 18th-century English architecture and landscape design. This magnificent estate, renowned for its picturesque gardens and neo-Palladian villa, is a serene escape...
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Nestled in the heart of London's bustling Trafalgar Square, St Martin-in-the-Fields stands as an iconic example of Georgian ecclesiastical architecture and a beacon of music and compassionate outreach within the city. This Anglican church, with its striking...
Gray's Inn
Nestled in the heart of London, Gray's Inn stands as a testament to the city’s rich legal history and tradition. This esteemed institution, one of the four Inns of Court, has been a hub for barristers and legal education for centuries.
Clarence House
Nestled in the heart of London, Clarence House stands as a testament to the city's royal heritage. This stately residence, situated on The Mall beside St. James's Palace, has been the home of several members of the British Royal Family since it was built in 1827 by...
St James's Palace
St James's Palace is one of the oldest palaces in London, England, and a significant piece of the nation's historical tapestry. Situated in the City of Westminster, just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace, St James's Palace has been a pivotal location for the...
One Canada Square
One Canada Square is a skyscraper in Canary Wharf, London. It was completed in 1991 and is the third tallest building in the United Kingdom at 770 feet above ground level containing 50 storeys.
Winchester Palace
Winchester Palace was a 12th-century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester. It was located in the parish of Southwark in Surrey, on the south bank of the River Thames on what is now Clink Street in the London Borough of Southwark, near St Saviour's Church which later became Southwark Cathedral.
Lambeth Palace
Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is situated in north Lambeth, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, 400 yards south-east of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the Houses of Parliament, on the opposite bank.
BT Tower
The BT Tower is a grade II listed communications tower located in Fitzrovia, London, owned by BT Group. It has been previously known as the GPO Tower, the Post Office Tower, and the British Telecom Tower.
St Bartholomew-the-Great
The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
St Mary-le-Bow
St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside.
County Hall
County Hall is a building in London that was the headquarters of London County Council and later the Greater London Council. The building is on the South Bank of the River Thames, with Westminster Bridge being next to it, to the south.
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays, in the London Borough of Southwark, on the south bank of the River Thames.
Carlton House Terrace
Carlton House Terrace is a street in the St James's district of the City of Westminster in London. Its principal architectural feature is a pair of terraces of white stucco-faced houses on the south side of the street overlooking St. James's Park.
Freemasons' Hall
Freemasons' Hall in London is the headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England and the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England, as well as being a meeting place for many Masonic Lodges in the London area.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir London
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is a Hindu temple in Neasden, London, England. Built entirely using traditional methods and materials, the Swaminarayan mandir has been described as being Britain's first authentic Hindu temple.
Lloyd's
The Lloyd's building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London.
House of St Barnabas
The House of St Barnabas, at 1 Greek Street, Soho, is a Grade I Listed Georgian building in London notable for its rococo plasterwork interiors and for other architectural features.
Pitzhanger Manor
Pitzhanger Manor is an English country house famous as the home of neoclassical architect, Sir John Soane. Built between 1800 and 1804 in Walpole Park Ealing, then to the west of London, the Regency Manor is a rare and spectacular example of a building designed, built and lived in by Sir John Soane himself.
Marble Hill House
Marble Hill House is a Neo-Palladian villa, now Grade I listed, in Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. It was built between 1724 and 1729 as the home of Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk, who lived there until her death.
Royal Courts of Justice
The Royal Courts of Justice, commonly called the Law Courts, is a court building in Westminster which houses the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales. The High Court also sits on circuit and in other major cities.
Guildhall
Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap.
Bedford Square
Bedford Square is a garden square in the Bloomsbury district of the Borough of Camden in London, England.
2 Willow Road
2 Willow Road is part of a terrace of three houses in Hampstead, London designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger and completed in 1939. It has been managed by the National Trust since 1995 and is open to the public. It was one of the first Modernist buildings acquired by the Trust, giving rise to some controversy.
Hall Place and Gardens
Hall Place is a stately home in the London Borough of Bexley in south-east London, built in 1537 for Sir John Champneys, a wealthy merchant and former Lord Mayor of London.
Ranger's House
Ranger's House is a medium-sized red brick Georgian mansion in the Palladian style, adjacent to Greenwich Park in the south east of London. It is situated in Blackheath and backs directly onto Greenwich Park.
St Stephen Walbrook
St Stephen Walbrook is a church in the City of London, part of the Church of England's Diocese of London. The present domed building was erected to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren following the destruction of its medieval predecessor in the Great Fire of London in 1666.
Saint Sophia Cathedral
Saint Sophia Cathedral is a Greek Orthodox church on Moscow Road in the Bayswater area of London. It was consecrated as the Church of the Holy Wisdom on 5 February 1882 by Antonios, Metropolitan of Corfu, as a focus for the prosperous Greek community that had settled in London, particularly around Paddington, Bayswater and Notting Hill.
Eastbury Manor House
Eastbury Manor House is a Grade I listed building situated in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham in Greater London, England.
Strawberry Hill House
Strawberry Hill House—often called simply Strawberry Hill—is the Gothic Revival villa that was built in Twickenham, London, by Horace Walpole from 1749 onward.
Harmondsworth Barn
Harmondsworth Great Barn is a medieval barn on the former Manor Farm in the village of Harmondsworth, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, England. It is north-west of fields and the A4 next to Heathrow Airport.
Honourable Artillery Company
The Honourable Artillery Company Museum opened in 1987 in Armoury House, City Road, London, England. It is associated with the Honourable Artillery Company, the oldest regiment in the British Army, which still maintains an active regiment as a core part of today's Army Reserve.
Spencer House
Spencer House is a historic mansion located at 27 St James's Place in the St James's area of London, England. The house is Grade I listed on the National Heritage List for England.
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