Wellington Arch, Triumphal arch at Hyde Park Corner, London, England
The Wellington Arch features a grand bronze quadriga sculpture on its top depicting the Angel of Peace descending on a four-horse chariot.
Built between 1826 and 1830, architect Decimus Burton designed this monument to commemorate British victories during the Napoleonic Wars.
The structure houses three floors of exhibitions presenting the history of this Grade I listed building and its connection to London's heritage.
Visitors can access the viewing terraces from April to October, Wednesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00, offering views over central London.
The interior of this monument contained London's second smallest police station until 1992, when English Heritage converted it into a museum.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1828
Architects: Decimus Burton
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Height: 960 cm
Opening Hours: April-October Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; November-March Wednesday-Sunday 10:00-16:00
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wellington-arch
GPS coordinates: 51.50250,-0.15083
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
Triumphal arches document military and historical events of their time. These monuments to victories and commemoration stand in cities around the world. The structures combine architectural elements with historical documentation through reliefs, inscriptions, and sculptures. The collection includes Roman triumphal arches such as the Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, and Arch of Septimius Severus in Rome, along with the Arch of Trajan in Benevento. Paris features the Arc de Triomphe, Porte Saint-Denis, and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Siegestor in Munich, and Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid document European history. Further examples include the India Gate in New Delhi, Patuxaï in Vientiane, and Arch 22 in Banjul. In North America, the Washington Square Arch and Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch stand in New York, while the Gateway Arch rises in St. Louis. The Triumphal Arch of Orange and Hadrian's Arch in Athens demonstrate ancient Roman architecture.
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