Monument to the Great Fire of London
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London, more commonly known simply as the Monument, is a fluted Doric column in London, England, situated near the northern end of London Bridge.
attractions: Tower Bridge, Tower of London, Borough Market, Tate Modern, London Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, The Shard, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakespeare's Globe, Leadenhall Market, restaurants: Duck & Waffle, Aqua Shard, SUSHISAMBA London, Anchor Bankside, Madison, Coppa Club Tower Bridge, The Horniman at Hays, The Liberty Bounds, Padella, The Crosse Keys
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The Monument to the Great Fire of London, more commonly known simply as the Monument, is a fluted Doric column in London, England, situated near the northern end of London Bridge.
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Did you know you can actually climb up to the top of the Monument?? Well I didn’t!! Climb up 311 stairs (which seems like a lot but totally worth it) to get the Panoramic views of London. Entrance fee to the monument is 5.40£ 📍Monument to the Great Fire of London Postcode - EC3R 8AH #themonument #themonumentlondon #thingstodoinlondon #dayinlondon #prettylittlelondon #londontravelblogger #uktravelblogger #bloggersunder15k #spiralflyerineurope #londonbylondoners #mysecretlondon #unlimitedlondon #londonvisitof #londontravelers #londonislivingit #ukbloggersquad #londoncitylife
spiral.flyerspiral.flyer
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3 Underrated things to do in London: 1️⃣ Climb up to the top of the Monument. Climb up 311 stairs to get the panoramic views of London 📍 EC3R 8AH 2️⃣ Visit Postal museum and ride the old mail train under London’s street. 📍 WC1X 0DA 3️⃣ Visit Eltham Palace. It is still one of the London’s best kept secrets. The palace and the beautiful gardens are definitely worth a visit. 📍 SE9 5QE #thingstodoinlondon #elthampalace #londonhiddengems #themonument #explorelondon #visitlondon #londonbylondoners #thepostalmuseum #seemylondon #londonreels #londontraveller #recommendations #uktravel #uktravels #letsdolondon #londonguru #londonhotspots
spiral.flyerspiral.flyer
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The other day I discovered this new viewpoint in London and I couldn’t wait to share 😍 Did you know that you can climb the Monument at Monument station? Because I didn’t 🤯 Tickets cost £5.40 for an adult and you have to climb quite a lot of stairs but it was absolutely worth it despite the net! So if you happen to be around and fancy something to do, this is a fun activity for sure! Did you know about this? • • • • • • #london #london_bigcity #londoncalling #londoncityworld #igerslondon #londonlife #london_only #lovegreatbritain #londoncollective #thelondonlifeinc #thisislondon #lovelondon #unitedkingdom #uk #visitengland #toplondonphoto #visitlondon #unlimitedlondon #wonderlustlondon #bcctravel #ilovetravel #forahappymoment #mytinyatlas #traveladdict #travelbug #travelbuddies #travelersnotebook #traveljournal #traveltips #travellife
nospaceinmypassportnospaceinmypassport
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What a pleasant surprise to visit this magnificent monument commemorating the Great Fire of London! Found by accident whilst strolling through London, I didn't hesitate to buy a ticket (£5.8) and climb to the top as I love great views. After climbing the narrow spiral staircase, which by the way was stunning, made up from black marble, perfectly lit up and therefore very photogenic, I reached a very small observation platform to enjoy the views. It all is really very narrow - both the platform and the stairs - the platform can host like 10 people maximum not to feel claustrophobic or crowded and that is precisely the reason visitors are asked to leave backpacks downstairs, so I did that too. However there is no dedicated place for luggage storage, so my backpack was just sitting at the bottom of the staircase and I felt a little insecure about it. The views were actually great, 360 degree views over the City of London. I really enjoyed the proximity of the skyscrapers in the City, they were so close, so reachable. The Tower Bridge and the Shard were also great to see! Unfortunately the platform is fenced all over, even above visitors' heads with square mesh fence, therefore it obstructs the views a little and makes it almost impossible to take a decent picture with SLR camera or any camera with large lens. It was not really crowded during my visit (at a guess people are not too keen to climb stairs - 311 to be exact - and pay for it). Payment with a card was preferred. Visited in July 2022. Tip: Don't forget to go around the base of the monument and read a little bit about its history on the rear side.
Pavel D.Pavel D.
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We had a fantastic Sunday morning visiting the Monument to the Great Fire of London with our 6-year-old. He's been learning about the Great Fire at school, so we thought this would be the perfect educational day out, and it didn’t disappoint! The Monument itself is incredible, towering over the city at over 200 feet. Climbing the 311 steps to the top was a bit of a challenge, but the view made it totally worth it. From up there, you can see the whole city spread out beneath you. It was amazing to stand in the very spot where the fire started and to reflect on such a significant piece of history. Our son was full of questions and was so excited to see in person what he had learned in class. It’s a great way to bring history to life for kids (and adults!). Afterwards, we strolled over to Leadenhall Market for lunch. The market is absolutely beautiful, with its stunning Victorian architecture, and it’s full of great spots to grab a bite. We kept it simple wit Pizza Express but it wa sless than £30 for the 3 of us which were excellent, and spent some time exploring the shops and stalls. It was a perfect way to wind down after the climb, and our son loved wandering around and taking it all in. Overall, it was an unforgettable family day out. The combination of history, great food, and a bit of adventure made it perfect. Highly recommend visiting the Monument if you're in London, especially if you have kids who are learning about the Great Fire of London!
Tamás Dávid VarjuTamás Dávid Varju
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Breathtaking views, horror movie stairs. That will be my summary of the visit. The monument's history is impressive. The visit is very chip at less than £6 pounds when we went there and the place itself is fantastic. First you need go buy the ticket on site, which is ok but doesn't help planning the visit. If you're carrying a back pack or a slightly large bag you then you need to leave it at the bottom of the stairs, there's really not much room inside. The stairs to the top are really scary. Over 60 meters high and over 300 steps so you better come prepared for it. I would not recommend climbing if you are scared of heights. At the top the views are impressive, almost everything you would expect to see in London can be seen, except... Big Ben and the houses of parliament because someone really thought that a massive modern building between the monument and the big Ben was more important, what a DISASTER. The platform is very narrow so if there are a lot of people you're better off standing in one of the corners and let the people go down so you can fully enjoy the view. One thing it was a bit of a disappointment was the protective thread which is metallic, thick and dark and really makes the experience a bit worse. Going down the stairs is simply scary. They are narrow with literally no space when you cross paths with someone going up. Those stairs where really not a pleasant experience.
Ivan GutierrezIvan Gutierrez
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