London's Most Distinguished Quarter- A Place Where Tiffany And Cartier Are At Home

When traveling to London, the world famous great historical sites and cultural, be careful not to lose the historic and cosmopolitan Mayfair. This popular area of London is a haven of luxury and opulence. But one need not be too rich to sit in a bar and see how the rich. Part of London, where history has been alive for centuries Mayfair area of central London in the City of Westminster, is named to fifteen day annual May Fair that took place from 1686 until it was banned in that position in 1764 . Before 1686, May Fair was held in The Haymarket, and after 1764, he moved to Fair Field in Bow. Y 'roughly bounded by Hyde Park, west, north of Oxford Street, Piccadilly and Green Park and Regent Street to the south east. Most of the area was developed between the mid 17th century and mid-18 as a residential district, a number of owners, the most important is the Grosvenor family. full ownership of a large part of Mayfair also belongs to Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II was born in Bruton Street in Mayfair and lived his childhood years. While Mayfair is a legacy of 20th century luxury and opulence, it is also an area rich in history. However, this has not always been the fashion of London we see today. In the 18th century the region was a haven for prostitutes, drunks and thieves, an everyday scene for donkey races and duck hunting, all in an almost impossible combination of noise and disturbance, especially during the fair. As a result of all this noise, the fair was closed in 1764, at the insistence of the Earl of Coventry. Two popular positions pocketsNow exclusive fair large, and half a century later, the name of "Mayfair" is synonymous with class and style. To put it very simply, Mayfair, money, loads and has become the most exclusive residential address in London. Today, many large houses, which in the 18th century were occupied by the dukes, earls and barons, are home to a modern type of the upper class, especially to people who can afford luxury at its best London has to offer. Although some of the beautiful old houses were bought by international companies and embassies have not changed radically and there is still an air of distinction on Georgia Mayfair can be best appreciated on foot through the area, becoming small streets and stables, or sitting in a quiet squares. The district is now mostly commercial, with many houses converted into offices and new buildings, including the headquarters of major corporations and a concentration of hedge funds. Rents are the highest in London and throughout the world. The area includes the largest concentration in London, luxury hotels and numerous restaurants. Shepherd's Market, the site of the original May Fair is the "town center" of Mayfair. There are some good restaurants and pubs interesting and the area has not been ruined by tourism - which meets the needs of local people and tourists. Outdoor cafes abound in summer, and even in a cold winter day - but until the sun is out - you'll see many of Hardy souls lunch al fresco. Many buildings from the 18th century, the survival and the market has a special charm - well worth a stroll and a stop at Ye Grapes pub with its Victorian-style interiors. Mayfair, a delight for food lovers especially Mayfair also has to satisfy all tastes in food for Residents and tourists and many small traditional grocery stores do. One of the most interesting is A. Allen & Co., in Mount Street, a coyote old style, with pheasants hanging in the windows in the same way as were a hundred years ago. While on the subject of food, if you want a real pleasure to deal with Le Gavroche, one of the best French restaurants in London, this is haute cuisine at its best and most serious. For just under famous but with good food and popular with Londoners, try Wheelers South Molton Street, there are branches throughout the city, easily recognizable by its green facade. His specialty is fish and shellfish - Dover sole, a favorite British cooked a staggering 13 different ways. Last but not least style couture and haute couture fashion many have their home in Mayfair and elegant boutiques with famous names above the door are scattered throughout the area. Both Old and New Bond Street and Bond Street are full of elegance. There jewelers around the world the likes of Cartier, Tiffany and Asprey, the men who love to buy the best course to be suitable as Saville. Then there are the galleries art and antique shops. And if you want one