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27/11/2025

Chinatown is one of the most vibrant and culturally distinctive areas of London’s West End, a neighbourhood shaped by more than a century of migration, resilience and cultural exchange. The present-day Chinatown grew in the 1970s, when the Chinese community moved from Limehouse – the old docklands district where the first settlers arrived in the 19th century – to the area around Gerrard Street, Lisle Street and Shaftesbury Avenue.

Walking through its streets means stepping into a blend of tradition and modern city life: red lanterns, Qing-style architectural details, specialist supermarkets, long-standing shops and restaurants representing Cantonese, Sichuanese, Taiwanese and many other regional cuisines.
The paifang gate, inaugurated in 2016 and crafted in China following Qing-dynasty aesthetics, stands as one of the most recognisable symbols of the community.

Chinatown is also a place of celebration. The Lunar New Year brings thousands of people together with dragon dances, performances and offerings at local temples. More than a culinary hotspot, it is a living archive of memory, heritage and the multicultural spirit that defines London.

Photographer Giuseppe Intrieri

24/11/2025

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23/11/2025

Cyberdog Camden is not just a shop — it’s an alternate universe carved into the electric heart of Camden Market. Born in the 1990s as a small alternative boutique, it has grown into a temple of rave culture and cyberpunk aesthetics, blending electronic music, futuristic fashion and underground art into a full sensory experience.

As you step inside, UV lights, neon colours, bass-heavy beats and towering robotic sculptures set the atmosphere. From cyber-goth platforms to fluorescent accessories, wearable tech and the iconic in-store performers, every detail reflects decades of London’s alternative culture.

Cyberdog embodies Camden’s true spirit: a creative refuge, a cultural laboratory where style, identity and music collide without limits. It’s a celebration of eccentricity, self-expression and the bold, unapologetically different side of London.

Photographer: Giuseppe Intrieri

19/11/2025

Bank stands at the very core of the City of London — a place where centuries of economic power, architecture, and civic life overlap in a dense, fascinating tapestry. It’s one of the few areas where you can genuinely feel Roman roads, medieval churches, and modern skyscrapers coexist within a few steps of one another.

The district owes its name to the Bank of England, founded in 1694, an institution that has shaped not only Britain’s financial history but also the global economic landscape. Just across the street rises the Royal Exchange, originally built in the 16th century by Sir Thomas Gresham, now a neoclassical landmark that still carries the elegance of its mercantile origins.
Walking through Bank reveals hidden courtyards, historic alleyways, and architectural contrasts that trace London’s evolution over nearly two millennia — from St Mary-le-Bow, whose bells once defined true “cockney” identity, to Victorian façades seamlessly blending with glass-and-steel towers.

Bank is far more than a financial hub: it is a living archive of London’s urban story, a place where the past isn’t confined to museums but rises all around you in unexpected details and monumental landmarks. Few places reveal the city’s layers as clearly as this one.

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Photos by Giuseppe Intrieri

17/11/2025

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10/11/2025

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09/11/2025

London is a vast city — a mosaic of cultures, stories, and communities that meet and merge every single day. With nearly 10 million inhabitants from all over the world, this city is far more than just a tourist destination: it’s a living, breathing organism in constant evolution.

Alongside the well-known districts every visitor explores, there are countless lesser-known areas — vibrant, authentic neighbourhoods where the real London lives. These places reveal the city’s human geography: a rich social and cultural fabric that shapes its art, music, and food scene.

Take Brixton, for example — the beating heart of London’s Afro-Caribbean community. Its streets tell stories of migration, identity, and cultural pride, echoing with the rhythms of reggae, soul, and hip hop. Brixton is also the birthplace of David Bowie, whose iconic mural still stands as a gathering point for locals and fans alike.

Brixton embodies the true spirit of London — diverse, creative, resilient, and endlessly alive. 🌍✨

07/11/2025

How beautiful is autumn, and how beautiful is autumn in London? 🍁Every corner turns into magic and a celebration of colors. 🍂✨

In these photos, we’re just a few steps away from Oxford Street, yet in a quiet corner known mainly by locals and not tourists. 🌿

We are at Mount Street Gardens, just behind the Mayfair Library. 📚

London’s parks are also places like this: spaces where you can enjoy the magic of the season, and where people come to spend their lunch break. ☕🍃
Truly a beautiful spot. 🤍

04/11/2025

Nestled between Bloomsbury and the City, Holborn is one of those London neighbourhoods that reveal the city’s elegance in a quiet, understated way. Its streets are lined with Victorian façades, hidden courtyards, and neoclassical buildings that blend seamlessly with modern architecture and prestigious universities. The atmosphere here is refined yet authentic — a place where history meets everyday life, between cafés, bookshops, and peaceful gardens.

Walking along High Holborn or across Lincoln’s Inn Fields — London’s largest public square — feels like stepping through centuries of history, from medieval times to the Georgian era. Not far away stand the British Museum and the London School of Economics, highlighting Holborn’s deep cultural and intellectual roots.

Have you ever explored Holborn? What did you think of its unique charm, caught between London’s legal and academic worlds? If you’ve got some photos from your visit, share them in the comments below! 📷✨

Pics by Il nostro viaggio in UK

31/10/2025

Columbia Road Flower Market: London’s most authentic Sunday bloom

Tucked away in the heart of East London, every Sunday morning Columbia Road turns into a riot of colours and scents. The Columbia Road Flower Market is one of the city’s most authentic and long-standing markets — a place where time seems to have stopped.

Its story goes back to the late 19th century, when traders would bring flowers and plants from the countryside to sell to Londoners. More than a century later, not much has changed: stalls overflow with tulips, lavender, roses and succulents; vendors shout cheerful bargains; and locals fill the street, creating an atmosphere that feels both lively and familiar.

It’s not a market many tourists know about, but that’s what makes it so special. Wandering through the stalls, the little independent shops and cafés gives you a glimpse of a truly local London — warm, welcoming, and full of charm.

📍 Located in Bethnal Green, East London.
🚇 Easy to reach via the Overground to Hoxton or the Central Line to Bethnal Green, followed by a short 10-minute walk.

29/10/2025

Covent Garden feels like stepping into a little world of its own. The cobblestone streets, the aroma of coffee, the sound of street musicians and the energy of the markets make this area one of the most vibrant and fascinating in London.

Few people know that it all began back in the 1600s, when Covent Garden was home to London’s main fruit and vegetable market. Today, the old Apple Market hosts artisans, designers and artists showcasing handmade creations — from jewellery and ceramics to paintings, vintage finds and small works of art.

Each visit feels different: sometimes you stop to listen to a violinist playing under the arches, other times you’re drawn in by the scent of fresh flowers or the comfort of a cup of tea enjoyed outdoors as the city moves around you. That’s the magic of Covent Garden — a place where tradition meets creativity, and where London reveals its most vibrant soul.

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