Once the grounds of a medieval friary, Blackfriars has transformed into a hub of corporate offices and elegant apartments, housed in a mix of modern and Victorian structures. Spanning the Thames are the three bridges, including the pedestrian Millennium Bridge, while river taxis offer transport from Blackfriars Pier to Bankside and Embankment. Along the riverfront, you’ll spot the Mermaid Theatre, and with Blackfriars Bridge, the widest over the Thames in London at 105 feet, accommodating around 54,000 vehicles daily, Blackfriars is a pretty busy part of the south west corner of the City of London. The bridge's southern pedestrian subway still showcases Robert Mylne's original design through its decorative tiles. The history of Blackfriars dates back pretty far. Until the early 13th century, the area was home to the Norman fortress Mountfiquet Castle.