Kanya Mae
Next time when you visit London, don't just go to visit the Queen like in the famous nursery rhyme, visit these amazingly unique places that will leave you absolutely gobsmacked! (British term for amazed)
Why spend tons of money sightseeing around London, when you can see all the famous sites in just one place?!- In miniature of course! The Pipers Central London model at the New London Architecture is an amazing miniature model of London that's built on a scale of 1:1500, covering an area from Paddington in the west to The Royal Docks in the east and from Battersea in the south to King's Cross in the north. What so amazing about this miniature model is that not only does it display all the major landmarks and buildings, but also the proposed buildings that are set to transform London's skyline. However, for all those who still want to explore London's famous sites in actual form and are in search of a conveniently located luxury hotel London, will find The Halkin by COMO, London a most delightful abode as it is just within a 20 minutes distance to not only New London Architecture, but also to one of the city's biggest attractions, the London Eye.
Got a need for speed? Then head off to Speedy's Sandwich Bar & Cafe- Sherlock Holmes favourite cafe! This North London cafe has been featured countless times in the BBC hit TV series Sherlock, where Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock and Martin Freeman's Dr. Watson have met whilst investigating crimes.
One thing certain about London's weather is that it's uncertain. You will never know for sure it will rain so an umbrella is a crucial accessory for Londoners. As London is one of the fashion capitals of the world your umbrella needs to be fashionable as well and there's no other place to go buy a fashionable umbrella than James Smith & Sons as they have been pioneers in manufacturing umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks for 175 years! Based in a handsome, original Victorian shop down New Oxford Street, James Smith & Sons have sold umbrellas to many a distinguished person such as Prime Ministers.
Stop! And get ready to see one of London's most interesting artworks- the Traffic Light Tree! Situated in Canary Wharf, the Traffic Light Tree is an eight metre tall 'tree' containing 75 fully operated, computer controlled traffic lights arranged on metal branches. The tree is a creation by French sculptor Pierre Vivant and is a beautiful creation especially at night when the customary red, amber and green lights shine bright in the darkness.
In the heart of London's concrete jungle is a tropical escape that is called as "a little hidden treasure". Walk into a miniature tropical paradise when you enter the rooftop of the Barbican Centre. Opened in 1982, the secret conservatory is home to exotic fish and over 2,000 species of tropical plants and trees.
In the hand of one of the eight beautiful bronze maidens standing over the mighty Thames River; is the Smallest Cathedral in London. This tiny cathedral is a masterfully carved replica of London's iconic St. Paul's Cathedral. The Smallest Cathedral in London is placed on the hand of one of the eight female statues placed along the side of the Vauxhall Bridge, each designed to symbolise aspects of the arts and sciences. The cathedral that represents the discipline of architecture and the bronze female statues are the creation of master sculptor, Alfred Drury.
In 1666, the 'Great Fire of London' burnt down half the city by destroying a staggering 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, the St Paul's Cathedral and most of the buildings of the City authorities. Thus, to commemorate great destruction, the Monument to the Great Fire of London was constructed between the years of between 1671 and 1677. The tower, known commonly as 'The Monument', is the tallest isolated stone column in the world standing at 202 feet. They say that "Life's a Climb, but the View is Great" and that is proven even more when you climb 311 narrow stairs to get to the top of the tower as you will be looking at a gorgeous view of London and all its surrounding attractions both mainstream and unique.
