Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station is a decommissioned coal-fired power station in London, UK, located on the south bank of the River Thames in the borough of Battersea. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, the architect behind the iconic British red telephone box, it was first constructed in 1929 and once supplied a fifth of London's electricity.

Battersea Power Station consists of two separate power stations, built in two phases. Battersea A Power Station was constructed in 1929, and Battersea B Power Station in 1945. Both stations share the same design and feature the layout of four chimneys. The station ceased power generation in 1983, but over the past 50 years, its four massive chimneys have become a famous landmark on the south bank of the River Thames in London and were later listed as a Grade II* listed building in the UK.

Battersea Power Station is Europe’s largest brick building and is renowned for its lavish Art Deco interiors. As a symbol of the post-industrial era, it once appeared on the album cover of Pink Floyd’s rock band, satirizing the decline of capitalism. Since its closure, the station’s abandoned three-story main structure has hosted rock concerts, parties, and exhibitions.

Battersea Power Station

Must-visit reason: Europe’s largest brick building

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Greater London [Greater London]

City where the attraction is located: London [London]