The Royal Exchange in London England first opened up back in 1571. The Royal Exchange is known as London’s first purpose-built centre for trading stocks. The original design for the building was inspired by the Antwerp Bourse, the world’s first purpose-built bourse, or stock exchange. Since its opening, The Royal Exchange has twice been burned down and now operates mainly as a luxury shopping and dining destination.

I had the opportunity to visit The Royal Exchange last summer studying abroad and it was amazing to see, although I only saw it from the outside. I really like the pediment sculpture on the top of The Riyal Exchange, which includes a quote from the Bible “The Earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof”.