Look around London: Victoria

We look at one of London’s most central spots.

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00:00Victoria is a central London district that sits between Westminster, Belgravia and Pimlico,

00:06and over the last decade, it has transformed from a largely office-dominated area into

00:12a major commercial and cultural hub. Once known mainly for its transport links, Victoria

00:17is now home to sleek new developments, modern offices and a growing food and entertainment

00:23scene. It's a short walk from key landmarks like Buckingham Palace, St James's Park

00:28and Westminster Cathedral, and the theatres of Victoria Street, including the Apollo

00:33Victoria, famous for long-running productions like Wicked. The area continues to evolve with

00:40new housing, retail spaces and public squares, aiming to make it a more walkable and liveable

00:46neighbourhood. Victoria now blends historic architecture with contemporary design, drawing

00:52in tourists and office workers.