Real destinations mentioned in Taylor Swift’s 11th album include a historic house in Hampstead Heath, the Black Dog pub in London, and the Hotel Chelsea in New York.
The Hotel Chelsea in New York, Central Park… are some destinations mentioned in Taylor’s latest album.
In the album “Lover,” Taylor Swift takes listeners to the bustling Camden Market, the streets of Shoreditch in London, and experiences the nightlife in Brixton with its casual eateries in the song “London Boy.”
In her latest album “The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD),” the “country princess” continues to reference some quieter, more nostalgic locations in London. As usual, fans quickly discover these addresses and rush to visit, taking photos along the way.
Hampstead Heath (London, UK)
“I left all I knew, you left me at the house by the Heath” from the song “So Long, London” references Hampstead Heath.
According to Condé Nast Traveller, the renowned travel magazine from the UK, Hampstead Heath is a well-planned ancient home area transformed into the most beloved park in London, about 5.6 km from Trafalgar Square.
The Heath covers an area of approximately 320 hectares, situated on a hillside. The landscape mainly consists of greenery, hills, lush meadows, and is home to over 180 species of birds, 25 species of butterflies, snakes, and bats.
Many international tourists visit Kenwood House – a large mansion dating back to the 18th century with a garden within the Heath grounds – to immerse themselves in the lifestyle of ancient English nobility.
The Black Dog pub (London, UK)
The Black Dog is not only the title of the 17th track on the TTPD album, but it’s also a pub located on Vauxhall Road, London. According to Condé Nast Traveller, a large crowd gathered at this location after the singer released her 11th album.
In the song, Taylor Swift shares her habit of frequently visiting this bar. On April 19 – the album’s release date, The Black Dog announced that they would serve lager (a type of low-temperature fermented beer, with pale lager being the most consumed beer globally) for free to 100 customers who could quote the excerpt from Taylor’s song mentioning the pub.
Apart from revenue, the pub’s Instagram following has also significantly increased.
The Chelsea Hotel (New York City, USA)
The Chelsea Hotel in New York City features 12 floors and is rated 4 stars.
New York is a frequent destination mentioned in Taylor Swift’s songs. For example, Cornelia Street is the title of a song on her “Lover” album. Swift continues to reference the Chelsea Hotel in her latest album, “The Tortured Poets Department (TTPD).”
The Chelsea Hotel is a 12-story, 4-star hotel located in the Manhattan borough of New York City, dating back to the late 19th century. It is considered one of the city’s iconic landmarks, attracting visits from numerous writers, artists, authors, and social figures.
The price for a 65 m2 double room here is around 12.2 million VND per night.
Central Park (New York City, USA)
Central Park is mentioned in the song “The Bolter,” the 29th track on TTPD.
It’s the city’s premier attraction, drawing approximately 36 million visitors annually. The park, located in the coveted “Manhattan gold” district, is managed by the nonprofit organization Central Park Conservancy.
The landscape here is meticulously planned, with features like lakes, walking paths, bridle paths, and a wildlife sanctuary, providing visitors with a sense of relaxation amid the bustling urban environment of the most populous city in the United States.
