Knightsbridge is a street and district spanning the City of Westminster and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, in the west of central London, England. The area is famous for its cultural and educational instutions and for its association with the celebrities and millionaires.
Museums in the district include - The Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum; Science Museum; No. 1 London, London residence of the Duke of Wellington and the Serpentine Gallery.
Cultural Centres in the District include - Cadogan Hall in Sloane Street for concerts of classical and popular music, Royal Albert Hall for a variety of music and sports events, the Royal Court Theatre in Sloane Square, and the Ismaili Centre built by leading British architect Sir Hugh Casson.
Fine Art: Bonhams, Christies, Kalman, and countless galleries and antique boutiques.
Knightsbridge is noted as the home of flagship stores for many brands. The renowned London based shoe designers Jimmy Choo and Manolo Blahnik, so often name checked in Sex and the City, are also based around the area. There are not one, but two Chanel stores in the area, alongside banks for high net worth individuals, including Coutts - bankers to the Queen.
Nearest tube stations to Knightsbridge are Knightsbridge tube station, Hyde Park Corner tube station, Sloane Square tube station and South Kensington tube station.
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