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View of the Millennium Bridge – Millennium Bridge loop from London Blackfriars

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View of the Millennium Bridge – Millennium Bridge loop from London Blackfriars

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View of the Millennium Bridge – Millennium Bridge loop from London Blackfriars

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2.18km

10m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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292 m

View of Blackfriars Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral

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Nice view of the "Blackfriars Bridge" and "St. Paul's Cathedral"

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322 m

London Skyline Mural on Southbank

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A particular highlight on the Southbank, not far from Blackfriars Bridge, is a fascinating street art painting depicting the Thames and London's striking skyline. This detailed work captures the essence of the city: The Thames dynamically meanders through the scene, framed by iconic landmarks such as St. Paul's Cathedral, The Shard and other architectural gems.

The vibrant depiction combines realistic elements with creative color accents and reflects London's energy and diversity. The location right on the riverbank makes the artwork particularly impressive, as the real London skyline in the background appears as a natural extension of the painting.

A historical fun fact: The Southbank has always been a center for creativity - from theater in Shakespeare's time to today's street art. The area offers a colorful mix of culture, history and modern city life.

Tip for your visit: Visit the painting in daylight to admire the details of the art, or at dusk when the city lights bring the skyline in the background to life. Perfect for a unique photo!

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406 m

View of the Thames and London Landmarks from Blackfriars Station

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Nice view over the Thames towards the finance centre of London.

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736 m

View of the Millennium Bridge

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The Millennium Bridge, also known as the "Wobbly Bridge", is a modern pedestrian bridge in London that opened in 2000. It connects the Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on the south bank of the River Thames with St. Paul's Cathedral on the north side. The bridge is known for its innovative design, which includes an elegant, floating structure with slender steel cables. Originally, the bridge had a "wobbly effect" due to vibrations caused by pedestrians, which required it to be temporarily closed and stabilized. Today, the Millennium Bridge is a popular place for strolling and offers impressive views of the Thames and the London skyline. It is a symbol of modern architecture and engineering in London.

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818 m

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

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... and of course there is still theater played here - check out shakespearesglobe.com

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1.07 km

Southwark Bridge

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A previous bridge, designed by John Rennie the Elder, opened on the site in 1819. On the 1818 Cary map of London, it was labelled as Queen Street Bridge. All subsequent maps label it as Southwark Bridge. The bridge consisted of three large cast-iron spans supported by granite piers. The bridge was notable for having the longest cast iron span, 240 feet (73 m), ever made. Unsurprisingly, it became known colloquially as "The Iron Bridge" as mentioned inter alia in Charles Dickens' "Little Dorrit". The iron spans were cast in Masborough, Rotherham.[2] It was a commercial tolled operation which was trying to compete with the toll free Blackfriars and London bridges nearby, but the company became bankrupt and its interest were acquired by the Bridge House Estates which then made it toll free in 1864.[3]

A new bridge on the site was designed by Ernest George and Basil Mott. It was built by Sir William Arrol & Co. and opened on 6 June 1921.[4]

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