タワーハムレッツのロンドン特別区周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

美しい市場ホールで、2つの異なる建物に分かれています。一つは新しい部分で、もう一つはビクトリア朝様式の市場ホールです。

The old docks in the East End... Sometimes the redevelopment works, sometimes it doesn't quite. It's noticeable how much money has been invested here, and it's certainly a stylish and undoubtedly very expensive place to live. But it was so empty. So soulless. Apart from a few pigeons, there was no sign of life. When a delivery van did turn the corner or a person hurried by, the sound echoed loudly and felt even more lonely. The square is beautifully laid out, but for me, it's absolutely NOT inviting. I sat down anyway and took a break to see if anything would happen. Maybe in the summer? I was there in February. 🤔

Smaller than some of the other markets in London, but quite varied and worth a visit.

The gate was designed by the medieval architect Master James of St. George on behalf of King Edward I between 1275 and 1279 to create a new water gate through which King Edward could enter the Tower by water. In the following centuries, the Tower of London was increasingly used as a prison for public enemies accused of treason and acquired its current name, Traitors' Gate, due to the large number of prisoners accused of treason who passed through the gate. The prisoners were taken by barge on the Thames under London Bridge, where the gruesome heads of recently executed prisoners were displayed on pikes. During the Tudor period, such famous political prisoners as Edward, Duke of Buckingham, Queen Anne Boleyn, Sir Thomas More, Queen Catherine Howard, the tragic Lady Jane Grey, Seymour, Duke of Somerset, Princess Elizabeth (the future Elizabeth I), Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, and James, Duke of Monmouth, the renegade son of Charles II, were imprisoned in the Tower. Queen Anne Boleyn was arrested in 1536 on charges of treason, adultery, and incest. Sir Henry Norris and the queen's brother, George Boleyn, Lord Rochford, were arrested, accused of adultery with the queen, and taken by barge to the Tower of London, where they also passed through the Traitors' Gate.

Not only is Borough Market a must-see, but this market is wonderful too. Especially for those who prefer a quieter atmosphere, as there are no trains thundering overhead. Food trucks line up one after another, making it incredibly difficult to choose what to eat. You could eat a different dish every day for four weeks. You can also go shopping.

Given the extremely impressive backdrop—namely, the internationally famous Tower Bridge, which spans London's Thames with its two levels in the immediate vicinity—the fountain figure marked here as a hiking highlight may not receive the attention it deserves. However, the highly dynamic and sweeping sculpture, depicting a girl and a dolphin, is certainly worth a second look.

Coming from the city, this was always our transfer station for the Jubilee line. 😉 We always enjoyed strolling through this area.

A magnificent neighborhood with some impressive and very modern high-rise buildings. 👌🏽