The broad sweep of the Thames, the view from the London Eye, the markets of Greenwich and Spitalfields, the parks of Hampstead and Richmond, the nightlife of Soho and Clerkenwell - Navigate them all with this handy, invaluable City Map. Highlights include: - Tate Modern - Nearly five million visitors have turned this remodelled power station into Europes most successful contemporary art gallery. - Westminster Abbey - The well from which the Anglican Church draws its inspiration, Westminster Abbey has long been pivotal to English history. - St. Pauls Cathedral - To many tourists, its a dome, a whole lot of stairs and a view. But to Londoners themselves the landmark St. Pauls Cathedral resonates as a symbol of British grit. - Buckingham Palace - Built in 1705 as Buckingham House, this palace has provided the royal familys London lodgings since 1837. - Tower of London - Site of royal beheadings and murders, this well-preserved castle complex is one of Londons three World Heritage Sites. - British Museum - The UKs largest museum is very much one of antiquity and empire, with cast Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, Oriental, and Roman galleries.
