When someone thinks of London, the iconic red phone box, tower bridge, and Big Ben would automatically come to mind.Perhaps, when others hear London or the country United Kingdom, some peoples’ vision is an image of a palace, a queen, princess, prince, fancy European dresses, and lovely European streets like those seen on TV or in old movies.At least for me, this was my imagination before coming to London.
So, when I finally traveled to London, it was like being in the movies, except I am not watching the European streets scenery on screen. Instead, I am seeing and enjoying it in person.
I have always admired European architecture and European boulevards that I used to see only in the movies. So, it was such a surreal and grandeur experience for me to explore the city and appreciate the beauty and elegance of London.
Here’s a list of the places and favorite views where I enjoyed walking and taking pictures around the city of London and would recommend you visit as well. Who knows, you might also feel what I felt when I walked around these places – feeling like being in the movies.
1. London Tower Bridge and Queen’s Walk – View From Southwest
Address: The Queens Walk, London SE1 2AA, UK
2. Tower Bridge – View from the North or Girl with a Dolphin
Address: St Katharine’s Way, London E1W 1LD, UK
3. Tower Bridge – View on the Bridge
Address: Tower Bridge Rd, London SE1 2UP
4. St. Paul’s Cathedral
Address: St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD, United Kingdom
5. St Paul’s Cathedral- view from Festival Gardens with red phone box
Address: Unnamed Road, London EC4M 9AD, United Kingdom
6. Parliament
7. Big Ben
8. London Eye from Westminster Bridge
Nigh View of London Eye
Day time view of London Eye
9. London City View on the Tower Bridge
10. The Shard
11. Westminster Abbey
Address: Dean’s Yard, London SW1P 3PA, UK
Address with red phone box: 11 Tothill St, London SW1H 9LH, United Kingdom
12. Streets in London
Address: Condor House, 5-10 St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AY, United Kingdom
Address: 6 Southwark St, London SE1 1TQ, United Kingdom
13. London’s Telephone Booth
Address:
14. London Riverside and City Skyline View
Address: 56 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PP, United Kingdom
15. Hungerford Bridge
Address: Blackfriars Rd, London SE1 8NZ, UK
16. Parliament Square
Address: Parliament Sq, London SW1P 3JX, United Kingdom
Bonus
Millenium Bridge
Address: Thames Embankment, London EC4V 3QH, UK
Summary
Best views to see in London and snap a photo
- London Tower Bridge and Queen’s Walk – View from Southwest
- Tower Bridge – View from the North or Girl with a Dolphin
- Tower Bridge – View on the Bridge
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- St Paul’s Cathedral- view from Festival Gardens with Red Phone Box
- Parliament
- Big Ben
- London Eye from Westminster Bridge
- London City View on the Tower Bridge
- The Shard
- Westminster Abbey
- Streets in London
- Red Telephone Booths
- London’s Riverside and City Skyline
- Hungerford Bridge
- Parliament Square
Bonus
Millenium Bridge
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