London’s beautiful buildings

Jeffrey Zeldman: Iconic modern architecture and symbol of London designed by Norman Foster and Arup engineers.

Jeffrey Zeldman: Amazing views of the City of London from the 40th floor restaurant and bar here.

Jeffrey Zeldman: Daring new architecture by Renzo Piano rises brilliantly from the historical City of London.

HISTORY UK: Currently the third tallest Ferris wheel in the world (the tallest when built in 1999, but now behind Singapore and Nanchang), it moves at 0.6mph, and you can see 25 miles from the top.

Jeffrey Zeldman: Expansive promenade with great views across the Thames.

Jeffrey Zeldman: Crossing this iconic bridge day or night is a great architectural experience.

HISTORY UK: Big Ben refers to the 13 ton bell in the clock tower of Westminster Palace. Opinion is divided as to whether it was named after the then Commissioner of Works, or a famous prize-fighter of the time.

Jeffrey Zeldman: Breathtaking views of Westminster, the South Bank and London Eye to the west, the City of London and Canary Wharf to the east.

Jeffrey Zeldman: Lovely boutique hotel in East London, land of tech start-ups, studios, baby hipsters, and Bengali immigrants.

Jeffrey Zeldman: Gorgeous public space in London's City of Westminster. Site of former Charing Cross. Wikipedia: "The present architecture of the square is due to Sir Charles Barry and was completed in 1845."

HISTORY UK: ‘Platform 9 and 3/4 ‘ is a site of pilgrimage for fans of Harry Potter, as this is the place of departure for the Hogwarts Express. A luggage trolley ‘disappearing’ through a wall marks the spot.

Jeffrey Zeldman: Freaky skulls.

Gerardo Schettino: Wanna get married? Do it here