π§ Maritime Greenwich
A Historic Riverside Landscape of Science, Architecture, and Exploration
π Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site located along the River Thames in southeast London
- Home to the Prime Meridian and the Royal Observatory, defining 0Β° longitude globally
- Contains the Queen's House (Inigo Jones, 1616β1635) and the Old Royal Naval College (Baroque architecture)
- Combines 17thβ18th century palaces, gardens, and world-class scientific institutions
Maritime Greenwich is a historic district along the River Thames in London that merges classical architecture, astronomical science ...