# The Monument

The Monument, one of many city's best tourist attractions which are liked offers amazing panoramic views over London. Standing 202 feet (61.5m) high,The Monument was developed to commemorate the Great Fire, which devastated London in 1666, and it is the tallest rock that is isolated in the world!It had been created by Robert Hooke and Sir Christopher Wren, and built away from Portland stone, comprising of a simple fluted Doric column topped by a flaming urn of copper gilded with 2 layers of gold leaf to symbolise the Great Fire. Its positioned during the junction of Monument Street and Fish Hill, near the spot in Pudding Lane on that the Great Fire is known to have started.Join the 100,000 site visitors who climb the 311 steps which are spiral year, to be rewarded with original and exhilarating views of this City within the Monument's observation gallery, plus a certificate of achievement! This really is a necessity in the event that city is being checked out by you.

- Type: Experience
- Location: London, City Of London, England
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +442076063030
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-axVqp6ExQmAU/the-monument

## Activities

- Tourist Attractions
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

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## Nearby things to do

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## Questions and answers

### Where is The Monument?

The Monument is in London, City Of London.

### What activities does The Monument offer?

The Monument lists Tourist Attractions, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does The Monument have?

The Monument lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near The Monument?

Experiences listed near The Monument on HolidayFox include The Pudding Lane Mystery Treasure Trail, Sky Garden, London Mithraeum, Bank of England Museum and The Golden Hinde.

### How do I contact The Monument?

The Monument can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +442076063030 to ask about availability.


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