Knightsbridge, Residential district in central London, United Kingdom
Knightsbridge is a residential district in central London stretching from Hyde Park Corner to Kensington Road. Large red brick houses stand beside shops with designer fashion and department stores that have been trading on these streets for over a century.
The name comes from a bridge over the River Westbourne where young men called knights gathered during medieval times. In the 19th century the area developed into an elegant residential quarter with wide streets and large houses.
The Brompton Oratory with its Italian Renaissance facade stands just steps from the shop windows of luxury brands. Dozens of languages are heard on the streets as many embassies and consulates are based in this part of town.
The Piccadilly line stops at Knightsbridge station and connects the district to the city centre and airports. Buses run regularly along the main road and allow onward travel in all directions.
Some apartments reach sale prices that rank among the highest in the world. The district is so central that you can walk to Hyde Park and the Thames.
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