<div>London is dichotomy at its apex. Stately homes lead to cozy mews. Indian eateries sit next to greasy spoons. The trench-coated Chelsea set share tube rides with nose-spiked Camden Town goths. The drama of the royals outshocks soap-opera plotlines. The city’s contradictions are what keep this nearly 2,000-year-old grande dame as exciting as ever. During 18 months of lockdowns and restrictions, Londoners remained calm and carried on with enterprising ingenuity, and now the city is in the middle of a creative boom: refugees opening in-demand restaurants, West End shows rewriting fairy tales, multiethnic creatives shaking up the fashion scene. London doubles down on its differences, and the city is far richer for it. Come revel in the incongruity.</div>

London is layered with history, where medieval and Victorian complement a rich and vibrant modern world. The Tower of London and Westminster neighbor local pubs and markets, and time-worn rituals like the changing of the guards take place as commuters rush to catch the Tube. It’s a place where travelers can time-hop through the city, and when they’re weary, do as Londoners do and grab a “cuppa” tea.

London

Art, shopping, and a little “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo”

Millennium Bridge

Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

Tate Modern

Palace of Westminster

Millbank Millennium Pier

Belgravia

Mayfair

Liberty London

Buzzy destination for Indian street food in Bombay-style digs with vintage decor & upscale touches.

Dishoom Covent Garden

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Beaufort Bar

A historical walk, a Syrian lunch, and a visit to the Barbican

E Pellicci

The Wallace Collection

Daunt Books Marylebone

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen

Centuries of bloody history around a medieval castle, home to Crown Jewels and iconic Beefeaters.

Tower of London

All Hallows by the Tower

Barbican Art Gallery

Sessions Arts Club

The Mulwray

Beautiful roses, a bagel bake-off, and a canal tour

Laxeiro

Columbia Road Flower Market

Whitechapel Gallery

Lively market with independent vendors for clothing, jewelry, home items, art & gourmet products.

Spitalfields Market

Landmark lane known for its vintage markets & boutiques, curry restaurants, street art & galleries.

3 Days in London

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