London, United Kingdom

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The Monument

Monument St., London, England
London, United Kingdom EC3R 8AH
020 7626 2717

The Monument is the tallest isolated stone column in the world. It was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London which began on 2 September 1666. This impressive block of Portland stone rises 202 feet high into the London skyline, and is situated exactly 202 feet west of the bakers shop on Pudding Lane where the fire started. To reach the summit of the Monument you must first tackle the 312 steps of a steep spiral staircase. Once you have reached the top you will be able to enjoy the stunning views on offer. Admission: £1.50 adults; 50p under 16s.

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I love London!

Reviewed by Kwilson on June 26, 2008

Kwilson's rating:

"If you travel to Europe, make stop in London! I love London! So much history! I love their food!You'll like it!"

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A cheap way to see some of the city!

Reviewed by dgdarien on February 01, 2007

dgdarien's rating:

"The Monument is this tall skinny tower in the middle of what looks to be a bunch of office buildings. But its a cheap way to see the city skyline if you don’t want to pay a lot for a view from somewhere such as the London Eye. You do have to walk up the narrow winding staircase but after a little effort you reach the top for a clear view of the area."

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I love London!

A cheap way to see some of the city!