Harrods - Knightsbridge

Harrods at Knightsbridge is possibly the world's most famous department store. Far from the glamour of today, Harrods was stablished in 1849 as a humble grocery store employing two assistants.

Today, Harrods offers everything from food to fashion, furniture to sportswear plus 20 in-store restaurants serving every kind of cuisine imaginable from pizza to sushi. Services range from piano tuning to fitting saddles.

Must-see areas include the Food Halls, the Egyptian Hall and the Pet Department. At night the store is illuminated by 11,500 light bulbs.

Harrods today is owned by Mohammed Al Fayed.