London is home to numerous iconic sites, but few are as tinged with the spirit of music history as Abbey Road. Made famous by the eponymous 1969 Beatles album, the iconic white zebra crossing outside the Abbey Road Studios has become a pilgrimage site for fans worldwide.

Located in the quiet, leafy neighborhood of St. John’s Wood, the Abbey Road crossing offers a perfect photo opportunity for pop-culture enthusiasts, inviting you to recreate the legendary album cover. Just remember this is a functional road, so quick poses are key to keep the traffic flowing!

Nearby, the Abbey Road Studios – still one of the world’s premier recording studios – adds to the magnetism of this spot. Although the studios are not open for public touring, the front wall laden with graffiti messages from Beatles fans all over the world is another charming snapshot of history.