Visiting Belgravia

Situated near Buckingham Palace, the seat of the British Royal Family, it’s no surprise that Belgravia is said to be one of the wealthiest residential areas not only in London but in the world. Belgravia is named after Viscount Belgravia, one of the official titles of an English Duke.  The central hub of the district is found around Belgravia Square which is lined with iconic terraced houses made from white stucco. Belgravia is a quiet residential and retail district, with many luxury clothing and design labels choosing to set up their headquarters in the area. Due to its relatively safe and central location, Belgravia is also known as for housing many of the foreign embassies found in London.  For visitors wishing to stay in the area there a range of high-end hotels available.