Thor: The Dark World Filming Locations

Greenwich is a borough in London, England, on the banks of the River Thames. Known for its maritime history, it's home to the Cutty Sark, a restored 19th-century ship, the huge National Maritime Museum, and the classical buildings of the Old Royal Naval College. The modern O2 arena sits on a peninsula to the north. Overlooking peaceful Greenwich Park, the Royal Observatory is the site of the Greenwich meridian line.

West Kensington is a busy residential district that’s home to Olympia London, a massive events centre hosting festivals, conventions, and trade fairs. North End Road offers no-frill Asian and Middle Eastern eateries, while gastropubs in the area have modern menus and craft beer. Barons Court Theatre is an intimate venue staging niche productions, and the Queen’s Club hosts tennis tournaments with big-name players.

Beside the River Thames, the South Bank is a dynamic area at the heart of London’s cultural scene. The Southbank Centre, National Theatre, and BFI film theatre are all world-class arts venues. The riverside walkway is lined with trees, restaurants and historic pubs, and is the site of frequent fairs and events. Sightseers admire iconic landmarks like Big Ben and St. Paul’s Cathedral from the London Eye Ferris wheel.

Charing Cross is known for iconic Trafalgar Square, home to Nelson’s Column, fountains and 4 plinths for statues. The “Fourth Plinth” displays changing contemporary artworks. The neoclassical National Gallery has European masterpieces, and the National Portrait Gallery features important British figures. Shops, theatres, and eateries cluster around Charing Cross Road, and Charing Cross Station is a major rail hub.

Westminster is the bustling government area near Buckingham Palace. Tourists head to Trafalgar Square’s monuments and to see the changing of the guards at Horse Guards Parade while politicians mingle in Whitehall’s pubs. At the Houses of Parliament, by the River Thames, the Big Ben bell rings out from its iconic clock tower. Medieval Westminster Abbey contains the graves of historical figures such as Charles Darwin.

The City of London is a historic financial district, home to both the Stock Exchange and the Bank of England. Modern corporate skyscrapers tower above the vestiges of medieval alleyways below. Affluent workers frequent its smart restaurants and bars. Tourists visit iconic, 17th-century St. Paul’s Cathedral, trace the city’s history at the Museum of London, and take in performances at the huge Barbican arts centre.