Overlooked by the National Gallery, it's the nearest London has to a 'centre', and has recently been pedestrianised. It recently attracted controversy over the 'Fourth plinth', previously empty, being temporarily home to a Marc Quin sculpture, 'Alison Lapper Pregnant'. Trafalgar Square - Home of Nelson's Column and the lions, and once a safe haven for London's pigeons until the recent introduction of hired birds of prey. It is also considered by many to be the most haunted building in the world. It is over 900 years old, contains the Crown Jewels, guarded by Beefeaters, and is a World Heritage site. The Tower of London - Situated just south east of the City, is London's original royal fortress by the Thames. Tower Bridge - Is the iconic 19th century bridge located by the Tower of London near the City. A section of the dome has such good acoustics that it forms a "Whispering Gallery". St Paul's Cathedral, also in the City, is Sir Christopher Wren's great accomplishment, built after the 1666 Great Fire of London - the great dome is still seated in majesty over The City. The status of Eros stands proudly in the middle while the north eastern side is dominated by a huge, iconic neon hoarding. Piccadilly Circus is one of the most photographed sights in London. It is located in the middle of a huge traffic island at one of the busiest intersections in central London where Oxford St meets Park Lane in Mayfair. Marble Arch is a white Carrara marble monument designed by John Nash. The world's third largest observation wheel, situated on the South Bank of the Thames with magnificent views over London. Landmarksīuckingham Palace - The official London residence of the Queen, also in Westminster. London is a huge city, so all individual listings are in the appropriate district articles and only an overview is presented here.
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