Monument to the Great Fire of London
Monument to the Great Fire of London, Doric memorial column in City of London, England
The Portland limestone column rises 61 meters high at the intersection of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill in central London.
The Monument, completed in 1677 by Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, commemorates the Great Fire of London that devastated the city in 1666.
Three Latin inscriptions on the base detail the actions of King Charles II, the timeline of construction, and the progression of the fire.
Visitors can climb 311 steps to reach the viewing platform, with admission from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM during summer months.
The height of the monument equals its exact distance from the bakery on Pudding Lane where the devastating fire originated.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1677
Architects: Christopher Wren, Robert Hooke
Creator: Caius Gabriel Cibber
Architectural style: Doric order
Height: 61 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: Portland limestone
Opening Hours: April-September: 09:30-18:00 "last admission 17:30"; October-March: 09:30-17:30 "last admission 17:00"
Website: http://themonument.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.51014,-0.08594
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:56
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