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London Bridge to the Tower of London - 2.9 km
Walking Route
Easy
2.89 km
15 m
This is one of the City of London's most ancient routes, some of which can be traced back to Roman times (46AD). London Bridge was the only bridge in London until 1750, and it still remains the busiest of all London's bridges. The route past the Monument to the Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed 70% of the city. Further on, you get to Leadenhall Market, which was the place where the Romans built their Forum. This sits on the Roman road that went to Cambridge through the City wall as Bishopsgate. The route east takes you past the Bank of England and London's financial centre and then through the ancient market of Cheapside, the centre of the City of London's administration at Guildhall. This route ends at London's most symbolic and religious centre - St Paul's Cathedral