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Monument to the Great Fire of London
Monument to the Great Fire of London
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London, often simply called "The Monument," is a 202-foot-high column designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London in 1666
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From the top, you'll enjoy stunning 360-degree views of the London skyline, including landmarks like Tower Bridge and The Shard. But you'll have to climb the 311 steps to deserve those views! Note that the narrow spiral staircase can be tough to climb, especially for those with mobility issues or claustrophobia
The Monument is ideally located near other major landmarks like Tower of London, Leadenhall Market or other viewing platforms like Sky Garden, which makes it an easy stop on a walking tour of the City of London
Did you know?
If the Monument were laid flat, it would reach the exact spot in Pudding Lane where the Great Fire of London is believed to have started!