The Monument to the Great Fire of London
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A towering column commemorating the Great Fire of 1666.
More About The Monument to the Great Fire of London
The Monument to the Great Fire of London stands as a reminder of the catastrophic fire that swept through the city in 1666. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, the Monument is a Doric column reaching 202 feet in height, exactly 202 feet away from the spot where the fire started in a bakery on Pudding Lane. Visitors can climb the 311 steps to the top for panoramic views of London. It's a significant historical landmark that illustrates resilience and recovery from disaster.
What Makes It Special
One of the tallest isolated stone columns in the world.
Address
Fish St Hill, London EC3R 8AH, United Kingdom
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Best Time to Visit
Best visited in spring for clear views
