subject: Important Landmarks Around Blackfriars Hotels In London [print this page] London is a city of historical landmarks, which attract visitors from across the globe. Besides a wide variety of cuisines and a vibrating nightlife, you can explore some brilliant attractions in London. Area around Blackfriars features various churches, art galleries and museums that add flavour to your vacation in London.
While staying at Hotels in Blackfriars. you will be able to visit numerous historical sites with cultural importance. Some of the travellers favourite attractions in the area include:
Tate Modern
Tate Modern is situated in the Bankside area of Central London. The modern art gallery has collections of works of both international and contemporary art. This art work dates back from 1900 to the present day. Turbine Hall occupies a wide floor space and creates a stunning entrance to the gallery. It is one of the few art galleries in London that teenagers and children will enjoy. The gallery has art works of 20th century artists like Moore, Dali and Picasso.
St Pauls Cathedral
St Pauls Cathedral is situated at highest point of the city. This Cathedral is one of the busiest functional churches in the area, with hourly prayers and daily services. It is built using Portland stone of late Renaissance style. St Pauls has several memorials, statues and tombs of famous British personalities like:
Sir Edwin Lutyens
Lord Nelson
Lord Kitchener
Henry Moore
Sir Winston Churchill
There is an entry charge to this church, except for Sundays when all services are free.
Millennium Bridge
Millennium Bridge, also known as Wobbly Bridge, forms a stunning architectural feature of London. This bridge offers access to the route across the Thames River and links up major riverside attractions. Its northern end connects with St Pauls Cathedral and the City of London School. The south end of Wobbly Bridge is near Bankside Gallery, Tate Modern and Globe Theatre.
Museum of London
Museum of London is situated near the Barbican Centre in London. It lies towards the north of St Pauls Cathedral and overlooks remains of the Roman city wall. This museum has documents related to history of London from prehistoric times until today. It consists of a series of chronological galleries with original models, pictures and artefacts. This museum has interactive activities and displays for people of all ages.
Temple Church
Temple Church in Holborn was originally consecrated as the spiritual home of the Knights Templar. It is situated between the Thames River and Fleet Street. This round church is popular among tourists for its effigy tombs. The two sections, original nave section called the Round Church and the rectangular section, called Chancel also attract travellers. Tourists can enjoy regular choral music performances and organ recitals at this church.
Travelling to Blackfriars is a good idea to sight some of the prominent attractions in central London. So book a hotel in Blackfriars, to make your vacations full of fun and entertainment.
