Temple Bar Gate, Historic city gate near St Paul's Cathedral, England.
Temple Bar Gate features stone statues of monarchs Anne of Denmark, James I, Charles I, and Charles II within carved niches on both sides of the archway.
The original wooden barrier from 1327 evolved into Christopher Wren's stone gate in 1672, marking the boundary between London and Westminster for ceremonial processions.
At Temple Bar, monarchs traditionally pause to receive the City's pearl-decorated Sword of State from the Lord Mayor before entering London's boundaries.
The gate now stands at Paternoster Square next to St Paul's Cathedral, housing the headquarters of the Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects.
Iron spikes mounted on top of the main arch displayed the heads of executed traitors throughout the eighteenth century.
Location: City of London
Part of: City of London
Website: https://templebar.london
GPS coordinates: 51.51430,-0.09955
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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