Fire of London Monument, Panoramic Views from History's Height
Fish Street Hill, London EC3R 8AH
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Introduction
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, located in Monument Yard, was built to commemorate the fire that occurred in 1666. The fire started in a bakery and lasted for three days, causing the destruction of most of the city's buildings. However, London was rebuilt and redesigned, becoming the modern city that it is today. The copper flame on top of the monument represents the flame of the Great Fire, and the height of the tower is exactly the distance from the bakery to the monument. The Monument was designed by famous architects Wren and Hooke, and stands at 61 meters tall. It was constructed from 1671 and completed in 1678. It is one of the oldest standing columns in the world and is open to tourists. Visitors can climb the 311-step spiral staircase to the top of the monument and enjoy the beautiful view of London, including the panoramic view of Tower Bridge and the close proximity to the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral. Address Fish Street Hill, London EC3R 8AH
Opening hours April to September 9:30am - 6:00pm, October to March 9:30am - 5:30pm.
Transportation Take bus lines 17, 521, 21, 43, 133, 141, 48, or 149; or take the subway to Monument station; or take the DLR to London Bridge, Fenchurch Street, or Tower Gateway station.
Overlooking the scenery of the city of London
