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Battersea Power Station

Kirtling Street, London SW8 5BN, England
0171 4998888
Ranked #200 of 819 attractions in London
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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northumberland
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76 reviews 76 reviews
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180 helpful votes 180 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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it's a must to visit if you like old power station's and iconic buildings. unfortunately it is not open to the public which is such a shame. it is a fabulous building and it domineres the skyline. it has a kind of spooky feel to it but that is part of it's magic. well worth a visit if you like... More

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Paris, France
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2011
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I have always loved Battersea Power Station! I find this brick building very beautiful, it is also iconic, being on a Pink Floyd LP cover, it has also been shot in Doctor Who :) More

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Moscow, Russia
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
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This is very impressive building, and the district around it allow you to dive into slice of life, not just as tourist's usual paths. I recommend it to all who love industrial landscapes and tired from attractions for foreigners. More

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Connecticut
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508 reviews 508 reviews
Reviews in 129 cities Reviews in 129 cities
539 helpful votes 539 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2010
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We passed by the power station on a train ride from Waterloo Station to Southalpton. I had to take a picture since it a familiar landmark due to the cover of the Pink Floyd Album from 1977 "animals". More

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London
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2010
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Battersea Power Station is cool, but it's not open to the public very often. The occasional tour or event in the grounds (all run by different people every time, frustratingly) is the nearest you're going to get which is a terrible shame because it's a stunning building. I managed to get on a tour last year, but because of Health... More

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Brussels, Belgium
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 16, 2011
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