The Monument
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Overview
Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Dr Robert Hooke and erected in 1671-7, the Monument commemorates the Great Fire of 1666 which is reputed to have started in nearby Pudding Lane. The fire destroyed nearly 90 churches and about 13,000 houses. This fluted Doric column stands 202ft high (Pudding Lane is exactly 202ft from its base) and you can climb the 311 steps to a platform at the summit, and receive a certificate as proof of your athletic abilities.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Sep 9.30-6 (last admission 5.30); Oct-Mar 9.30-5.30 (last admission 5)
- Children
- Suitable for children of all ages
About the area
London, the UK’s capital, is a metropolis of famous landmarks, unrivalled shopping, world-renowned arts venues, galleries and museums, dining and award-winning theatre. London is steeped in royal history, and visitors can watch the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace, learn about the final days of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London, or take a leisurely stroll around the capital’s Royal Parks.
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Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge
- Family rooms: 4
- Free TV
- WiFi available
- Lift available
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