THE MONUMENT

The Monument was designed by Christopher Wren. Is the tallest isolated stone column in the world. Is 61,67 meters tall.




The Monument was designed by Christopher Wren. Is the tallest isolated stone column in the world. Is 61,67 meters tall.

The monument was made to commemorate the great fire, that burn all London in 1666. The real name is “The Monument of the great Fire of London”, but is more commonly known as The Monument. It is located at the junction of Monument Street and Fish Street Hill, from where the Great Fire of London started.


It is possible to reach the top of the monument by climbing up the narrow winding staircase of 311 steps. At the top, you can see all the city of London. At the base of the monument there are inscriptions in Latin, that tells the story of The Monument.

I like it very much because is very impressive and beautiful. It is situated in a little square where you can admire the monument. I felt very small when I looked up and saw the big column.

Some of us climbed up the 311 stairs and could see all London from the climb of the Monument. It was an amazing experience.


ANDREA A. 1 BATX. C