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The London Map
The London Map
This London map shows many of the sights, attractions and places of interest in the city in a unique way. On the map of London are markers showing the over 100 fully 360° panoramas that have been taken around London. The pins show the locations of the museums, parks, major sights of interest and hotels within London. Each panoramic image is accompanied by some local and travel information.The London map used is a Google map, it can be viewed either as a street map of London, or changed to show highly detailed satellite images of the city. A hybrid version overlays the road map of London onto the satellite image.
A full list of the panoramas linked to this London map is given on the London Index. London is one of the most visited cities on earth, with some of the most iconic buildings of the world. Many of these attractions are free, and for those visiting the London Pass can offer great discounts. In 2012, London will host the Olympic Games. Below are some of the ways to explore London and some of the highlights you will find both in London and on this map and guide of a great city.
For Webmasters: It is possible to use this whole guide in your own site for free. Please see the Use a Tour page for more information on how to use the London map in your own site.
Guide along the River Thames
The River Thames passes many major landmarks as it meanders through London, and panoramas of a growing number of these are linked to this London map. The Jubilee walk runs along the Thames, from Westminster Bridge down to Tower Bridge, offering many spectacular panoramic views of London on the way. Tower Bridge is London's most famous bridge. It crosses the Thames from the Tower of London and London City Hall, and is often confused with London Bridge. Nearby are the HMS Belfast and More London Development. The newest bridge over the Thames is the the Millennium Bridge linking St. Paul’s Cathedral to the Tate Modern.
One of them most famous stretches of the river runs from Westminster Bridge, past London Eye and the London Aquarium and along the South Bank towards Waterloo Bridge, passing Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Many people explore the river on the numerous tourist cruise boats that leave from Westminster Pier. The most popular cruises travel to Tower Bridge and back. Some continue past the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf to Greenwich Pier and the Cutty Sark. Boats also travel in the other direction past Palace of Westminster the and on to Richmond.
Panoramas of the The Royal Parks, Squares and Gardens of London
This map of London shows panoramas of many of the parks and squares of London. The most important are the 'Royal Parks', which often host concerts, exhibitions and festivals. The Royal parks include Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James' Park in Westminster and The Regents Park a little further north. Every year Hyde Park holds the Proms in the Park concert on the Last Night of the Proms near to the Albert Memorial. The Regents Park has an open air theatre in the Queen Mary Gardens and various festivals in other parts. There are panoramas of the boating lakes in both Hyde Park and The Regents Park.
It is possible to walk from Kensington Gardens to Parliament Square, only leaving the central parks to cross the roads joining them. On the way you can see Royal Albert Hall, Serpentine Gallery, Diana Memoria Fountain and Serpentine lake in Hyde park before crossing the road at Hyde Park Corner and continuing through Green Park to Buckingham Palace. From there the walk continues through St James Park, which also runs along The Mall to Trafalgar Square via Admiralty Arch.
Panoramas of the London Skyline on the Map
This guide shows panoramic images of the London skyline taken from some of the highest points of the city. Linked to the map is a panoramic image from the top of The Monument, a 61m hight column built to commemorate the Great Fire of London in 1666, showing the panoramic views over the the City of London and the River Thames. Westminster Cathedral, near to Victoria Station, has an 83m tall tower allowing panoramic views over Westminster, with the arch of the new Wembley Stadium rising above the London skyline. Finally, a panorama from the top of Primrose Hill, just north of London Zoo, shows another panoramic view over the city.
Panoramas from Museums, Galleries and Attractions - London Culture
London contains many important, internationally known museums. This guide has panoramas of the Science Museum, Natural History Museum, Earth Galleries and Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museums Near to Hyde Park. In the Center of London's West End is the British Museum, home of many artifacts from all ages. Down South in Lambeth is the Imperial War Museum, where one can get a good picture of life for London during the Blitz of WWII.
For travel information and how to get around London, visit the Transport for London Tube and Bus pages.