Nelson Monument, Commemorative tower on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland
The Nelson Monument rises 32 meters above Calton Hill, featuring a sandstone tower with Doric columns and a lantern at its summit.
Construction of the monument began in 1807 to honor Admiral Horatio Nelson's victory and death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
The monument displays signal flags on Trafalgar Day with Nelson's message: England expects that every man will do his duty.
Visitors can climb 143 steps to reach the observation platform, which opens daily from 10 AM with an entrance fee of 6 pounds.
A mechanical time ball descends from the monument as the One O'Clock Gun fires from Edinburgh Castle, helping ships set their chronometers.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
GPS coordinates: 55.95433,-3.18258
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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