Monument to the Great Fire of London

The Monument to the Great Fire of London is a large column in London built in 1677 to commemorate the fire that devastated the city in 1666. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, it stands approximately 202 feet tall, allowing visitors to climb above the street for a view. The monument symbolically marks the spot near Pudding Lane, where the fire started. Its structure serves as a reminder of London's resilience and history, and the engraved details and inscriptions tell the story of the event that significantly impacted the city’s development and urban planning.