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Low-angle view of the dome of St Paul's Cathedral

9 spots

City of London

Where Roman ruins meet glass skyscrapers

Photo by Emma Wurfel on Unsplash

About the area

The City of London is the financial district, where historic landmarks like St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge stand among glass skyscrapers. It also hides plenty of lesser-known photo spots, from bombed-out church ruins to the covered Leadenhall Market. Weekdays are busy with office workers, but weekends and early mornings are quiet and easy to shoot. The contrast between old and new makes it ideal for cinematic footage.

Area character

  • Iconic landmarks including St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge
  • Free viewpoints such as Sky Garden (booking required)
  • Hidden gems like St Dunstan in the East and Leadenhall Market
  • Quiet at weekends for easy shooting, though many shops are closed

Spots in City of London

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Suggested route

City of London shooting route

Shoot St Paul's and the One New Change roof terrace in the morning, then head east via Leadenhall Market. Time Tower Bridge for late afternoon into blue hour to catch it lit up.

  1. 1

    St Paul's CathedralCity of London

    St Paul'sBest: Morning / Blue Hour / Night

  2. 2

    One New Change Roof TerraceCity of London

    St Paul'sBest: Sunset / Blue Hour

  3. 3

    Leadenhall MarketCity of London

    BankBest: Morning / Night

  4. 4

    St Dunstan in the EastCity of London

    MonumentBest: Morning / Daytime

  5. 5

    Tower BridgeCity of London

    Tower HillBest: Sunrise / Blue Hour / Night

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