Architecture of London

London's buildings are too diverse to be characterised by any particular architectural style, partly due to their varying ages.

The early twentieth century Old Bailey and the 1960s Barbican Estate form part of the varied architectural heritage.

Tower of London
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London

Buckingham Palace
Originally known as Buckingham House, the building which forms the
core of today's palace was a large townhouse built for the Duke of Buckingham in 1705 on a site which had been in private ownership for at least 150 years.

Battersea Power Station by the river in the southwest is a local landmark, while some railway termini are excellent examples of Victorian architecture, most notably St. Pancras and Paddington

The Monument in the City of London provides views of the surrounding area while commemorating the Great Fire of London, which originated nearby.
Nelson's Column is a nationally recognised monument in Trafalgar Square, one of the focal points of the city centre.

London's skyscrapers such as 30 St Mary Axe, Tower 42, theBroadgate Tower and One Canada Square are usually found in the two financial districts, the City of London and Canary Wharf.