Austin Friars Square
Austin Friars Square is a street in City of London, Greater London, England. Austin Friars Square is situated nearby to the shopping center Royal Exchange, as well as near the quarter Aldgate.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include London Bridge and Royal Exchange.
London Bridge
The name "London Bridge" refers to several historic crossings that have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark in central London since Roman times. London Bridge is situated 2,800 feet south of Austin Friars Square.
Royal Exchange
Shopping center
The Royal Exchange in London was founded in the 16th century by the merchant Sir Thomas Gresham on the suggestion of his factor Richard Clough to act as a centre of commerce for the City of London. Royal Exchange is situated 860 feet southwest of Austin Friars Square.
The Tower of London
Photo: Aniacra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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. The Tower of London is situated 3,400 feet southeast of Austin Friars Square.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Aldgate and Barbican Estate.
Aldgate
Quarter
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Aldgate was a gate in the former defensive wall around the City of London. The gate gave its name to Aldgate High Street, the first stretch of the A11 road, that takes that name as it passes through the ancient, extramural Portsoken Ward of the City of London.
Barbican Estate
Quarter
Photo: Riodamascus, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Barbican Estate, or Barbican, is a residential complex of around 2,000 flats, maisonettes and houses in central London, England, within the City of London.
Austin Friars Square
- Type: Street
- Category: transportation
- Location: City of London, Greater London, London, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
51.51562° or 51° 30′ 56″ northLongitude
-0.08507° or 0° 5′ 6″ westElevation
112 feet (34 metres)Open location code
9C3XGW87+6XGeoNames ID
7116975
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