walk/tour, public realm/landscape
Chamberlain Powell and Bon, 1970
Guildhall Yard, EC2V 5AF
Built on the site destroyed by The Blitz during the World War II, The Barbican Estate is a fascinating area and an icon of Brutalist architecture. Architects were Chamberlain, Powell and Bon, We will also visit several amazing gardens.
Moorgate, Mansion House, Cannon Street, Bank
City Thameslink, Cannon Street
Starting point is a short walking distance from the tube and train stations.
This is walking tour. There are some uneven surfaces and steps during this tour.
On this walking tour we will see some of the secret gardens of the City of London. The City has plethora of open spaces and gardens. We will stop in several gardens including Salter's Hall gardens and wonderful water gardens in the Barbican.
About the City of London
The City of London, also known as the Square Mile, is the financial district of London. It has been a centre for settlement, trade, commerce and ceremony since the Roman period, producing a unique historic environment of exceptional richness and significance. Only around 8000 residents live in just over one square mile. On weekdays more than half a million people work in the City. Additionally, it has 10m annual visitors. The City boundaries stretch from Temple to the Tower of London, on the River Thames including, from west to east Chancery Lane and Liverpool Street
