London Eyewitness Eyewitness | 9780241673232

Explore London's world-class museums, uncover the city's history at Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London, or enjoy a show in the West End: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of London with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide London: - Over 50 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city and a map of the tube system, help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of London, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of St Paul's Cathedral, the British Museum, Buckingham Palace and more - Colour photographs of London's historic sights, museums, churches, parks and more - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Whitehall and Westminster; Piccadilly, Mayfair and St James's; Soho and Trafalgar Square; Covent Garden and the Strand; Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia; Holborn and the Inns of Court; the City; Smithfield and Spitalfields; Southwark and Bankside; the South Bank; Chelsea; South Kensington and Knightsbridge; Kensington and Holland Park; Regent's Park and Marylebone; Hampstead and Highgate; Greenwich and Blackheath; and beyond the city - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the city's history, famous Londoners, festivals and traditions - Experience the culture with features on London's best museums and galleries, iconic churches, parks and gardens, plus an illustrated river view of the city - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, how to get around, plus visa and health information