City of London

The City of London, also known as the City, or the Square Mile, is the area of that originally lay within the ancient city walls. This independent part of Central London is known for its history and heritage, so is a must for anyone wishing to explore and understand London.
  • Locality with about 9,400 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 100 feet (30 metres)
  • …is also known as “The City”
  • …is abbreviated as “LND”

Places of Interest

Discover Leicester Square and London St Pancras International.
The area around , often called the West End, is the entertainment heart of .
, officially His Majesty's Royal…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include London and South Bank.
Vibrant and truly multicultural, is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy.
The is on a sharp 90° bend of the Thames…
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Latitude
51.5133° or 51° 30′ 48″ north
Longitude
-0.089° or 0° 5′ 20″ west
Open location code
9C3XGW76+89
Geo­Names ID

Satellite Map

See this place from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Chinese to Russian—“City of London” goes by many names.
倫敦市Chinese
LondonasLithuanian
Londono miestasLithuanian
LondonNorwegian Bokmål
LondonNorwegian Nynorsk
Лондонский СитиRussian

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Walbrook and Bank.
“There are no foreign lands. It is the traveler only who is foreign.”

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