Castles and fortresses in London surroundings

Q: In what architectural style is St. Paul’s Cathedral built and how is it unique?

Christopher Wren's masterpiece (1675-1710) combines English Baroque with Renaissance elements. The 111-meter-high dome became a symbol of resilience after the Great Fire of London in 1666. Admiral Nelson and the Duke of Wellington rest in the crypt, and the Whispers Gallery displays unique acoustic effects.

Q: Where to go in London with children for educational holidays?

The Museum of Natural History (1881) features dinosaur skeletons and Charles Darwin’s collection. The Science Museum houses the Apollo 10 command module, and in Covent Garden street performers perform performances. London Zoo (1828) is the oldest scientific zoo in the world with a penguin pavilion in 1934.

Q: Where to take the most atmospheric photos in London besides the standard tourist spots?

The Neo-Gothic Tower Bridge (1894) is particularly picturesque at sunset when lights are turned on. The narrow alleys of the Temple area with houses of the XVII century create the effect of "old London". The gardens of the Cypress Courtyard in Westminster Abbey have preserved the layout of the thirteenth century, and the Sky Garden terrace offers panoramas from the 35th floor.

Q: What little-known historical places in London are worth visiting for lovers of antiquity?

The Church of St Bartholomew the Great (founded in 1123) is a rare example of Norman architecture. The original medieval hall with hammer beams (1470s) has been preserved in the Eltham Palace. Sir John Soan's collection in his former home includes the Seti I sarcophagus and original drawings by Piranesi.

Q: What famous literary characters and authors are associated with the sights of London?

Sherlock Holmes lived in 221B Baker Street, which is now a museum with Victorian interiors. Charles Dickens wrote Oliver Twist in the tavern George Inn (1677), preserved from the time of the Elizabethan theater. In Westminster Abbey is the Poets' Corner with the graves of Jeffrey Chaucer and Tennyson.

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