The London street named one of the most memorable in the world

The Strand is one of the most famous streets in the capital

A major London road drenched in history has been named one of the most memorable streets in the world. The Strand is a ‘truly special’ stretch that should be walked at least once in this lifetime, according to the Telegraph.

The Westminster thoroughfare is rubbing shoulders with pretty spots such as Philosopher’s Path, a cherry-tree-lined walk in Kyoto, and Rio’s Avenida Atlântica, which runs along Copacabana Beach. Other list entries include bustling Sunset Boulevard (Los Angeles), Champs-Élysées (Paris) and Unter den Linden (Berlin) – see the full list below.

The Strand makes up part of the glamorous West End, and runs eastwards from Trafalgar Square to Temple Bar, where it becomes Fleet Street in the City. The road’s name comes from the Old English strond, meaning beach or shore, as it used to be adjacent to the north bank of the River Thames.

The Royal Courts of Justice have sat on The Strand since the reign of Queen Victoria

It has always retained some level of importance within the capital, allegedly becoming the first street to have a numbered address. No.1, The Strand was formerly the official residence of the Secretary of State in the 1600s.

These days it is still home to a number of eye-catching buildings, such as the Royal Courts of Justice, Somerset House and The Savoy Hotel. Foodies will also know it for Simpson’s in the Strand, a restaurant dating back around 200 years, and Twining’s, the oldest tea shop in London.

The 20 most memorable streets in the world, according to the Telegraph
* Philosopher’s Path, Kyoto
* The Strand, London
* George Street, Sydney
* Registan, Samarkand
* Stroget, Copenhagen
* Avenida de Mayo, Buenos Aires
* Zhongshan Road, Shanghai
* Eixo Monumental, Brasilia
* Straight Street, Damascus
* Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles
* Yonge Street, Toronto
* Champs-Élysées, Paris
* Avenida Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro
*Khao San Road, Bangkok
* Broadway, New York
* Unter den Linden, Berlin
* Gran Via, Madrid
* Malecón, Havana
* 5a Avenida Norte, Antigua, Guatemala
* Ebenezer Place, Wick