Mansion House

Mansion House, residence of the Lord Mayor

The London audio-guided tour presents the imposing Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayors of London. This eighteenth-century building, in the heart of the City, embodies the prestige of this historic office.

A palace in the Palladian style

Built in the eighteenth century to allow the city's mayors to live there, Mansion House displays a Palladian style, inspired by the Italian architect Andrea Palladio, a major figure of the Renaissance. The building consists of the private apartments of the Lord Mayor and his family, but also of a ballroom, meeting rooms and a great ceremonial salon, in keeping with the prestige of the office.

What there is to see

The façade, with its great columned portico and its sculpted pediment, dominates one of the major crossroads of the City, facing the Bank of England and the Royal Exchange. Inside, during the visits offered, you discover sumptuous salons and a rich art collection. It is a witness to the pomp and the municipal tradition of London.

Practical information

Mansion House is in the heart of the City of London, facing the Bank of England. An active official residence, it can only be visited during guided tours offered according to its own schedule; the façade can be contemplated freely from the crossroads.

Who resides at Mansion House?

The Lord Mayor of London and his family; the eighteenth-century building is the official residence of this historic office.

What is the style of Mansion House?

A Palladian style, inspired by the Italian architect Andrea Palladio, with a great columned portico and ceremonial salons.