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There is a temptation to associate The City with an image of bankers and office workers hurrying about in suits, and the imposing �Gherkin' building towering overhead. It is an image which you may well encounter, but rest assured The City has a great deal more to offer.

The obvious place to start is the towering St. Paul's Cathedral, without doubt one of the most famous tourist attractions in London. Equally as well known, and just as awe-inspiring, are the Tower of London and the nearby Tower Bridge, both rich in history and tradition. Tower Bridge is arguably the most recognisable bridge on the River Thames, so it is highly recommended that you visit the exhibition, and take a trip up to the high level walkways to experience firsthand the stunning views.

The City really does have so much to see and do, other attractions include the Old Bailey, HMS Belfast, the Guildhall, the Monument and the Royal Courts of Justice. In fact, the only disadvantage is that you simply will not be able to fit everything in!

Our tip: History enthusiasts will be particularly interested to find museums dedicated to Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare and World War II, as well as the actual house where Dr. Johnson wrote his 1755 dictionary.

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how to get there

by car

From the West: Take the M4 onto the A4, turning right onto the A308 into Chelsea at Victoria & Albert Museum / South Kensington tube station.

From the East: Travelling from the East on the A13 into Whitechapel, with Aldgate station on your right, take a left towards Tower Bridge and turn right into Lower Thames Street, following the River along until you reach the City.

For satellite navigation systems enter any of the postcodes EC1, EC2, EC3 or EC4.

Nearest NCP Pay and Display car park: London Vintry Thames Exchange,EC4R 3TB

by bus

London bus routes which cross The City:

Day: 4, 8, 11, 15, 17, 23, 25, 26, 56, 76, 100, 153, 172, 242, 388, 521

Night: N8, N11, N15, N21, 23, 25, N26, N47, N76, N550, N551

by tube

Nearest station: There are many, but Bank (Central, Northern, Circle, District, Waterloo & City Lines) gets you closest to where the action is.

From Kings Cross/St. Pancras: Take the southbound Northern Line directly to Bank (4 stops).

From Paddington: Take the eastbound Circle or Hammersmith & City Line to Kings Cross St. Pancras (5 stops), then change for the southbound Northern Line to Bank (4 stops).

From Victoria: Take the northbound Victoria Line to Oxford Circus (2 stops), changing for the eastbound Central Line to Bank (5 stops).