Balkan community in London

A guide for people from the Balkans living in London, United Kingdom: where the consulate is, which community organisations exist, what is happening and what is worth seeing. Balkan Nexus brings together people from Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Slovenia and North Macedonia.

What to see

LandmarksTower BridgeTower Bridge is one of the most recognisable bridges in the world, opened in 1894 across the river Thames. It is known for its two Neo-Gothic towers…MuseumsBritish MuseumThe British Museum is one of the oldest and most important museums in the world, devoted to human history, art and culture. Its collection includes t…LandmarksLondon EyeThe London Eye is a giant observation wheel on the south bank of the Thames, one of the tallest of its kind in Europe. Its glazed capsules give views…LandmarksBig Ben and the Houses of ParliamentBig Ben is the nickname of the great bell in the clock tower (Elizabeth Tower) of the Palace of Westminster, seat of the British parliament. The Neo-…LandmarksBuckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace is the official London residence of the British monarch. It is known for the ceremonial Changing of the Guard in front of its gates…LandmarksTower of LondonThe Tower of London is a historic fortress beside the Thames, almost a thousand years old, which has served as royal palace, prison and treasury. Tod…Parks & natureHyde ParkHyde Park is one of the largest and best-known royal parks in central London. It contains the Serpentine lake, Speakers' Corner and numerous monument…LandmarksWestminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey is the Gothic church where British monarchs have been crowned, married and buried for centuries. Many historic figures rest here, a…LandmarksTrafalgar SquareTrafalgar Square is the famous square in central London, laid out to mark the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's Column rises at its centre…MuseumsVictoria and Albert MuseumThe Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is the world's largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design. Its vast collection covers fashion, jew…