The City of London.The main core of London

The City of London

The main core of London

London is both the capital and the most populated city of the UK. It is composed of 32 boroughs, one of them being the City of London.

 

A map of London. The area in red represents the City of London

This specific borough is quite unique among the others. Firstly, it constitutes most of London from its settlement from Romans, when it was called Londinium, to the Middle Ages. Because of this historical background, the City of London is not a part of London, but an enclave. I know you are shocked😂😂😂.

A map of Londinium

London around 1300

Furthermore, it has its own mayor, the Lord Mayor of the City of London, which is different from the Mayor of London, and its own governing body, the City of London Corporation. Additionally, it is has its own police force and, along with Canary Wharf, it is the main central business district of the UK. Now, here is a list of important buildings located within the City of London:

St. Paul's Cathedral

The Royal Exchange

The Bank of England

Central Criminal Court/ Old Bailey

These are just some of the most important buildings within the district. Don't expect to present all of them 😂😂😂. Another interesting fact is that despite having a population of only 9000 people, between 500000-1 million people are employed within the City of London.