El centre de Londres.
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 9.16 mi
- Elevation gain
- 423 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 397 ft
- Max elevation
- 137 ft
- TrailRank
- 33
- Min elevation
- -4 ft
- Trail type
- One Way
- Coordinates
- 84
- Uploaded
- December 10, 2021
near Bermondsey, England (United Kingdom)
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Waypoints
Bridge
10 ft
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in London, there are exactly 33 bridges across the Thames of which are only in the heart of this city 14. Of these 14 bridges, 11 can be crossed by car or on foot and the others 3 by train. Tower Bridge, a world-famous icon with more than 123 years of history inaugurated by the Prince of Wales, who would become the future King Edward VII in 1894. It consists of almost 250 meters long and 7 meters wide. The towers reach a length of 65 meters each. This Victorian-style bridge is the only drawbridge in London operated by a hydraulic mechanism and is in perfect condition. It is even more preserved the pieces with which it was built. The current schedule to enjoy the stunning panoramic views and walk on the glass floor: Summer opening hours (April to September) 10.00- 17.30 Winter opening hours (October to March) 9.30 am to 5 pm The price of the ticket varies when you buy it online, so if you buy it right there, that's why if you plan to go upstairs, I recommend buying tickets in advance. Prices per adult are £ 9.00 with discounts for children, students, seniors and special packages for parents and children. I leave the link here if you are interested.
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Monument
48 ft
Tower of London
The Tower of London is a complex of several buildings located within two defensive walls, and was expanded in different phases. It was known as the Tower of Terror for years, as its prisoners were often destined to be executed. The Tower of London is open on Sundays and public holidays, except on 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January, when it will be closed. Daylight saving time is from March 1 to October 31 Winter opening hours are from 1 November to 28 February Prices are: Adults: £ 22.00 Children (5 - 15 years): £ 11.00 Children under 5 free
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Monument
121 ft
St. Paul's Cathedral
It was built between 1675 and 1710 on the ruins of an old medieval cathedral destroyed in the Great Fire in 1666. It was designed entirely by Christopher Wren. The building has been rebuilt and renovated five times and is the only Baroque cathedral in the country. From the outside you can clearly see the four blocks that make it up: the nave, the dome, the transept and the choir. On the façade there is a relief representing the conversion of Saint Paul. The dome rests on eight arches, to which the Corinthian columns rise. The frescoes from the life of Saint Paul are the only originals. In this cathedral the marriage between Prince Charles and Lady Diana was celebrated in 1981 and the funerals of Nelson in 1806 and Churchill in 1965.
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Museum
110 ft
British Museum
The British Museum, popularly known as the British Museum, is located in the London borough of Bloomsbury, in an impressive neoclassical building, which is easy to recognize by its characteristic façade of large Ionic columns. This museum houses an impressive collection of more than six million pieces, the most important sections being those dedicated to Egypt, Greece, Rome and Mesopotamia. This building was completed in 1847 to house the large collection that no longer fit into the institution's former headquarters. For its part, the museum itself originated in the private collection of Sir Hans Sloane, a London physician who had collected more than 80,000 objects, including minerals, insects, coins, etc. A visit to the British Museum is completely free. Visiting hours at the British Museum in London are every day of the week from 10am to 5pm, with last access at 3.30pm. Keep in mind that under normal conditions, outside of the pandemic season, on Fridays there are some rooms that remain open until 8:30 p.m.
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Monument
50 ft
Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is a square in central London. The most popular square in the city, and one of the busiest. It is one of the most popular places in the world, where the victory of the Battle of Trafalgar is commemorated. In center is the column of Nelson, of Corinthian style and of 46 meters of height, crowned by a statue of the admiral and flanked in its base by four bronze lions (metal supposedly originating of one of the guns French defeated in battle) and surrounded by beautiful fountains.
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Castle
52 ft
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace or also known as the Queen's Residence is a building built in 1703 by the Duke of Buckingham, hence its name. It was introduced as a royal residence in 1761 by the wife of King George III (George III), although it was not until 1837 that Queen Victoria moved into it, officially becoming the official palace of residence. of the monarchs. Prior to this residence Queen Victoria and her predecessors had stayed at St James's Palace. If you stand in front of Buckingham Palace and turn right, you will see a smaller yellow building. This is St James's Palace, the former royal residence of the English Crown.
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Castle
37 ft
Westminster Palace
The Palace of Westminster is one of the most recognizable and iconic buildings in the United Kingdom and the city of London. And not only that. It is also the building on which the well-known Big Ben, the most famous clock in the world, is supported. Still, the Palace of Westminster is also a major tourist attraction so in one way or another they have had to enable it to be available to the more than 15 million tourists who regularly visit the capital of Westminster. Britain every year. There are different ways to visit the Palace of Westminster as a tour or to attend debates. Everyone has their own schedule. What you need to keep in mind is that the Palace of Westminster is the seat of the British Government. During the winter months you can only visit on Saturdays between 9.15 am and 4.30 pm on guided tours. What you can attend outside of the summer is in the parliamentary sessions. These sessions are held from October to July and are on Mondays and Tuesdays from 2.30pm to 10.30pm, Wednesdays from 11.30am to 7.30pm; and on Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You enter via St Margaret Street. Ticket prices for a visit to the Palace of Westminster depend on how you enter, as tours have different prices and times.
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Monument
37 ft
Big Ben
Located in the heart of Westminster's "Big Ben" it's hard to lose sight of it. Built in 1859, the tower stands an impressive 315 feet or 96 meters and is the perfect place to embark on a tour of London’s most famous and recognizable views. For anyone wishing to visit the tower the nearest underground station is Westminster Underground Station, which is on the Circle and District Lines (yellow and green) and also the Jubilee Line (Gray). Unfortunately, the tower is not accessible and all visits have been suspended until 2021 for repairs and renovation. A £ 29 million renovation project has begun, to repair the hands of the clock, the mechanism and the pendulum. In addition, an elevator will be installed inside the tower to help visitors when the tower is reopened and the building itself will be upgraded and adapted to modern security requirements.
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Waypoint
32 ft
London Eye
Known as the Millennium Wheel, The London Eye is a design and engineering achievement, built over seven years by hundreds of workers from five different countries. After its inauguration in 2000, the stunning 135-meter-high ferris wheel known as the "London Eye" has become one of the most iconic icons in the city and across Britain. The views of the 135-meter-high wheel are spectacular, and as long as it's a clear day, you can see as far as Windsor Castle (that is, a 25-mile view of London). The total duration of the trip from start to finish is approximately 30 minutes, so there will be plenty of time to take in the views and of course take lots of photos. The London Eye consists of 32 capsules, representing the 32 districts of London, each capable of holding up to 25 people. The box office is located almost directly in front of the London Eye and opens at 11am. The basic ticket prices for the London Eye are as follows: The day: A standard adult ticket (16+) - £ 26.00 A standard ticket for children (3-15) - £ 21.00 A standard entry ticket for children under 3 - Free Pre-booking online: Standard adult ticket (16+) - £ 23.45 A standard ticket for children (3-15) - £ 18.95 A standard entry ticket for children under 3 - Free
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Train stop
70 ft
Waterloo Station
Waterloo Station is right in the heart of London city, next to Big Ben, the London Eye and close to the Tate Modern. It was inaugurated in 1848 although the building that is appraised at present was constructed in 1922 and it was baptized with the name of Waterloo after the victory against Napoleón. The Victory Arch is well known from Waterloo Station, an arch dedicated to the English railwaymen who fought in World War I and World War II. This is the Eurostar train arrival and departure station, and the largest train station in the UK. Inside is the Eurostar train ticket office, an office that is open every day one hour before the first train leaves and until 9pm, there is a Travel Center that provides information and help. ticket vending machines, Wi-Fi hotspots, newsagents, shops, luggage lockers and various cafes.
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