Imagine a Roman piazza, but with more glass, steel, and people who look stressed about stocks. That’s Paternoster Square. It’s all cobblestones and clean lines.
And right in the middle? A giant 20-meter column topped with a gold leaf flame. It’s called the Temple of Mithras sculpture. But let’s be real—it looks like a fancy to-go cup for the gods.
Building number 10 itself is a sleek, modern glass box. It’s home to mega-important financial firms. Like, the kind of places where your coffee order is taken very seriously.
The Tenant Who Made It Famous
Okay, here’s the juicy part. The London Stock Exchange used to be here. You know, that place where fortunes are lost and found before lunch? Yeah, that one.
They moved out in 2004. But don’t worry, the building still screams “I have a very important meeting at 10.” The energy remains. It’s like a ghost of capitalism, haunting the elevators.
Today, it’s mostly Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and other heavy hitters. Imagine a very polite, very expensive office party that never ends. That’s the vibe.
