London The City Of London

For most of its history, the City of London was London, and though urban sprawl has caused the border to bulge, the “Square Mile” remains as tight-knit as ever, with its own mayor, separate jurisdiction, and even sway over the queen, who must ask permission of the lord mayor before entering. Today, the decidedly corporate vibe is punctuated by pretty gardens and must-see sights like the Tower of London and St. Paul’s. Upper and Lower Thames Street run along the Thames to the Tower of London, Aldersgate Street passes by the Barbican Centre on its way to Clerkenwell, and Ludgate Hill connects Fleet St. to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Bank and St. Paul’s are close to most sights; use Tower Hill for eastern stops.

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