Albert Memorial, Gothic memorial in Kensington Gardens, United Kingdom
Rising 54 meters tall, the Albert Memorial features a pavilion with a golden statue of Prince Albert under an elaborate canopy with spires and pinnacles.
Queen Victoria commissioned architect George Gilbert Scott to design this monument in 1862 after Prince Albert died from typhoid fever in December 1861.
The memorial displays 169 marble figures of composers, architects, poets, painters, and sculptors along its base, illustrating Victorian era artistic achievements.
Located north of the Royal Albert Hall, the Grade I listed memorial remains open for viewing during Kensington Gardens hours from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Four bronze statues at the corners represent the continents Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, while groups of sculptures depict industrial arts and sciences.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: July 1872
Architects: George Gilbert Scott
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 51.50241,-0.17774
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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