London was the destination of my first holiday alone, the classic one in a college to improve my English, and this is always a special place for me.
Eccentric, avant-garde and historic, London is a crossroads of races, cultures and fashions that give a special energy to the city.
Perhaps thanks to this energy was born Local Freddie, the Italian application that allows you to experience the city through personalized tour with local people.
A sort of “London a la carte”: selecting your language and the theme of the tour you will be able to create itineraries dedicated to parks or vintage markets, art galleries and nightlife … how could I miss the opportunity to ask some advice on geek destinations? Here the selection of Local Freddie Alessandro.
Platform 9¾
A classic destination for all Harry Potter fans: the binary is located in the King’s Cross station. How to lose the opportunity to take a picture next to the carriage wearing a Gryffindor scarf?
Doctor Who’s T.A.R.D.I.S.
Earl’s Court is a really interesting neighborhood: full of life, frenetic and multicultural; if your geek soul remain indifferent refined and elegant architecture of the neighborhood, certainly it will not be facing the reconstruction of T.A.R.D.I.S. Doctor Who! Then remember that through Google Maps you can even see the inside!
Rogue One: a Star Wars Story
Waiting for the film on December 15th here’s a little preview: the scene that you see in the first trailer released online in which a Stormtrooper army runs in pursuit of our heroes was shot in the futuristic Canary Wharf tube station.
Forbidden Planet
The true nerd kingdom of London close to the metro Tottenham Court Road is Forbidden Planet, a two-storey shop in which you will find all kinds of gadgets and a library of comics and book. Besides being one of the official exhibitors Comic with San Diego, the Forbitten Planet is a very special place for the prices super affordable.
This is only a selection of the tips that Alessandro will give you, if you can’t wait to live your “Geek London”, remember Local Freddie!