Monument to the Great Fire of London
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Column commemorating the great fire of London that destroyed the city in 1666.
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Children get a certificate for walking up (and down) the 311 steps.
The commemorative stone column conceals a secret laboratory.
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Sir Christopher Wren 1677 column, known simply as the Monument, is a memorial to the Great Fire of London of 1666, whose impact on London’s history cannot be overstated.
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The view of the City from the top is spectacular, but if climbing the 311 steps seems too arduous, you can watch a live view relayed on a screen at the entrance.
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Address: Fish St Hill, London EC3R 8AH, UK
Website: http://www.themonument.org.uk/
Phone: +44 20 7403 3761
Hours: Open (Closes at 1:00pm)
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Children get a certificate for walking up (and down) the 311 steps.
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