City of London
The City of London, also known as the City, or the Square Mile, is the area of London 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Leicester Square and London St Pancras International.
Leicester Square
Photo: Aurelien Guichard, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The area around Leicester Square, often called the West End, is the entertainment heart of London. The area also includes Chinatown, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square.
London St Pancras International
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London St Pancras International is a major international rail interchange and shopping destination in London. It is the British capital's only international station, with Eurostar services connecting the city with destinations in mainland Europe.
The Tower of London
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The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic citadel and castle on the north bank of the River Thames in London, England.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include London and South Bank.
London
Noisy, vibrant and truly multicultural, London is a megalopolis of people, ideas and frenetic energy. The capital and largest city of the United Kingdom sits on the River Thames in South-East England.
South Bank
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The South Bank is on a sharp 90° bend of the Thames in central London and one of the city's cultural centres. It is a small area but it contains many artistic and creative sites, as well as an eclectic range of other attractions, boutique shopping and trendy food and drink places.
City of London
- Type: Locality with 9,400 residents
- Also known as: “The City”
- Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
51.5133° or 51° 30′ 48″ northLongitude
-0.089° or 0° 5′ 20″ westPopulation
9,400Elevation
102 feet (31 metres)Abbreviation
“LND”Open location code
9C3XGW76+89GeoNames ID
2643744
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Russian—“City of London” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “倫敦市”
- French: “Londres”
- Lithuanian: “Londonas”
- Lithuanian: “Londono miestas”
- Norwegian Bokmål: “London”
- Norwegian Nynorsk: “London”
- Russian: “Лондонский Сити”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Bank Underground Station and Bank and Monument stations.
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