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The Monument to the Great Fire of London.

View of the top of the Monument from Poultry. August 6, 2009. Own image.

The Monument to the Great Fire of London, London, England. This is a photo of listed building number 1193901.

A dragon sculpture on the Monument to the Great Fire of London in the City of London.

View of the top of the Monument from Poultry. August 6, 2009. Own image.

The Monument to the Great Fire of London, London, England. This is a photo of listed building number 1193901.

A dragon sculpture on the Monument to the Great Fire of London in the City of London.

Monument

London, Great Britain

In the bustling city of London, a remarkable structure stands as a testament to history and architecture. Designed by the renowned Sir Christopher Wren, this tall column is more than just an impressive sight to behold. It commemorates the Great Fire of London, a devastating event that occurred in September 1666. Though the exact location where the fire began is a matter of some debate, this monument serves as a symbolic reminder of the past.

Visitors can ascend the column to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city. The climb is rewarded with a panorama that captures both the old and new facets of London, offering a unique perspective that connects the city's rich history with its vibrant present.

Source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_to_the_Great_Fire_of_London

Outstanding Landmarks

Design Museum

London, Great Britain

A must for anyone with an interest in modern and contemporary design. The permanent exhibition follows the change in British homes from the early 20th century until present day, which is constantly updated to include new design classics. There are temporary exhibits which run for 3-4 months. The museum also runs Designer of the Year which awards a prize to a person or organisation that has produced an impressive piece of design. There is a small shop that has plenty of art and design books as well as designer goods to take home with you.

London Central Mosque

London, Great Britain

Islamic Cultural Centre and the main mosque in London. Visitors are welcome but must be suitably attired. The Mosque runs classes, prayers, talks and events.

Southwark Cathedral

London, Great Britain

Not as popular with tourists as St Paul's north of the river, Southwark Cathedral has been the site of worship since the year 852. Literally in the shadow of London Bridge, the Cathedral is a shelter from the noise of the city. Next to the Cathedral is the Borough Market open Th-Sa with a wide range of speciality food to buy, a good area for lunch.

Royal Artillery Memorial

London, Great Britain

A stone howitzer by World War I veteran Charles Sargeant Jagger

Henry VII Lady Chapel

London, Great Britain

Described as "the wonder of the entire world", this chapel at the eastern end of Westminster Abbey is a breathtakingly beautiful masterpiece of medieval architecture.

Battersea Power Station

London, Great Britain

One of the great icons of the old smog-filled London of the mid-20th century and regarded as a fine example of industrial design of the Art Deco era. This coal-fired power station generated its last electricity in 1983 and sat empty for many years before being redeveloped with flats, shops, and offices in the 2010s. In many ways best viewed from a distance on the north side of the Thames at Chelsea.

The Royal Academy of Arts

London, Great Britain

The Royal Academy no longer has a permanent exhibition space, instead hosting art exhibitions. Notable exhibitions have included the paintings of Monet, contemporary art associated with the theme of apocalypse, and Aztec art. Each Summer, the Royal Academy plays host to a Summer Exhibition, displaying 1,200 new works by established and new artists selected by the academy, most of which are available for visitors to buy. Each member has to donate a work of art, so over the years, the academy has built a sizable collection. Exhibitions are invariably excellent, and it is worth paying for audio guides, if they are not included. Visitors should book tickets in advance, as exhibitions are often very popular – particularly shortly after opening.

Kensington Palace

London, Great Britain

A royal residence which is still used by Prince William, Kate and their young family. Much of it is however open to the public and it is a very popular tourist attraction perhaps due as much to its association with Princess Diana as anything else. The King's Gallery here is a magnificent Regency period court drawing room and contains some impressive paintings including a Van Dyke. Also a nice restaurant on site called The Orangery.

Cabinet War Rooms and Churchill Museum

London, Great Britain

A branch of the Imperial War Museum, the Cabinet War Rooms preserves the underground corridors and rooms from which Churchill and the cabinet directed the war against Hitler and the Nazis, maintained almost exactly as they were left in 1945. In 1984, IWM opened the rooms to the public for the first time. In 2005, the attached Churchill Museum was opened as the world's first permanent museum dedicated to the life and wartime achievements of Sir Winston Churchill. Audio guides are included in your admission. No cloakroom, no rucksacks, no suitcases. Café is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Hot food is served until 3pm.

Whitehall

London, Great Britain

This street runs between Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square, and is the site of several British government buildings. Horseguards Parade, and the heavily guarded entrance to Downing Street (see above) are on the west side. Banqueting House is on the east side. In the centre of the street sits the Cenotaph, a war memorial erected following World War I, which is the centre of the annual Remembrance Day ceremony on 11 November.

Winchester Palace

London, Great Britain

Ruins of the 12th-century palace which was the London residence of the Bishops of Winchester.

Tower of London

London, Great Britain

Founded by William the Conqueror in 1066, enlarged and modified by successive sovereigns, the Tower is today one of the world's most famous and spectacular fortresses and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace and fortress, prison and place of execution, mint, arsenal, menagerie and jewel house. In the winter you can skate on the dry moat. The Tower contains enough buildings and exhibits to keep a family busy for a full day, with plenty of both warlike and domestic contents. Some areas, such as the St John's Chapel in the White Tower, do not allow photography, but these are clearly signposted. Beefeaters, who are all retired sergeant majors from the British Army, provide guided tours for free as well as ceremonial security. See history come alive – go to the Ceremony of the Keys at the Tower of London. This ceremony, the locking up of the Tower, has been performed every night at 10PM for 800 years. Tickets for the ceremony are £5 and must be prebooked.

St. James's Park

London, Great Britain

The oldest of the Royal Parks of London.

Madame Tussauds

London, Great Britain

Madame Tussauds is a world-famous waxwork museum, best known for its Grand Hall, with a collection of international royalty, statesmen and world leaders. Visitors generally report that the entrance fee does not warrant the selection of waxworks on show, which rarely resemble celebrities. Also, there is usually a long queue stretching down the road.

18 Stafford Terrace

London, Great Britain

The Victorian residence of satirical cartoonist Edward Linley Sambourne and his household, which is now open as a museum. The "aesthetic" interior design, preserved close to how the Sambournes would have kept it in 1899, features much Chinese and Middle Eastern-style furniture, art, and decorative schemes, along with a selection of Edward's cartoons, which typically ribbed the British establishment and its colonial-driven international relations.