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Eyes Over London
London Lookouts
- Central London
North -
Primrose Hill, NW3, NW8
Just north of Regent's Canal, this luscious lump of ground offers
unparalleled views south across Regent's Park, its zoo, and the
WestEnd, emerging at the skyline in the distance. (This view
is pictured above, in silhouette, in our 'Eyes over London' masthead)
 East - St. Paul's Cathedral, EC4
Above the famous Whispering Gallery of the Cathedral's huge dome
lie the Stone Gallery and the Golden Gallery, both of which offer
great views of the City district, the River Thames and much else
besides. After reaching for the sky, visitors can then descend
to the depths by taking in St Paul's crypt, the biggest in Europe.
East - The
Monument, EC2
Like St Paul's this was designed by Sir Christopher Wren after
the Great Fire in 1666. Despite over 300 steps to the top of
the Doric column, views of the surrounding city are mostly obscured
by taller structures but is still worth the effort for vista
fans. Its 202 feet make The Monument the tallest isolated stone
column on the planet.
 South East - Tower Bridge, EC3
One of London's most famous landmarks, Tower Bridge is also one
of its best viewing galleries. From the footbridge that link
the two gothic towers, eyes are treated to a stunning view of
the river as it bends through the city centre.
 South
- The Millennium Wheel, SE1
The British
Airways London Eye offers unparalleled views of the capital. Sitting
aboard a tiny capsule you get to view the city as it has never
been seen before. Click
here
for our feature page on the big wheel.
South -
The Oxo Tower, SE1
Once the home of food flavouring manufacturers Oxo, the pretty
brick tower now houses one of London's top restaurants and provides
an exciting view from south of the river to the north bank between
the bridges of Blackfriars and Waterloo.
West - London
Hilton, Park Lane, W1
Largely anonymous hotel is at least large. Large enough, in fact,
to house Windows bar on the top floor which boasts a stunning
view of huge swathes of London. Recommended especially at dusk,
cocktail in hand, watching the known world slip on the cloak
of darkness beneath your feet.
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