Monuments & Statues
London’s history goes all the way back to Roman times, so we’ve got hundreds of historical monuments, statues and war memorials. Here is a list of the capital’s most famous monuments, with arches, temples and fountains.
> Admiralty ArchThe arch was commissioned by King Edward VII in memory of his mother, Queen Victoria.
> Albert MemorialThe Albert Memorial was built by Queen Victoria to commemorate the death of her husband.
> Charing CrossCharing Cross stands unnoticed outside the station, but has a history stretching back hundreds of years.
> Cleopatra’s NeedleCleopatra’s Needle was carved for Pharaoh Tuthmose III. It stands on the Victoria Embankment.
> Duke of York’s ColumnThe Duke of York’s Column stands near the Mall and commemorates a son of King George III.
> Eros StatueThe bright lights of Piccadilly Circus and the statue of Eros have become London landmarks.
> Marble ArchMarble Arch was originally part of Buckingham Palace, before being moved to Hyde Park Corner.
> Nelson’s ColumnNelson’s Column is topped by a statue 17-feet tall – slightly taller than three Lord Nelsons.
> Princess Diana Memorial FountainThe Princess Diana Fountain in Kensington Gardens commemorates the death of Princess Di.
> Queen Victoria MemorialThe Queen Victoria Memorial stands at the end of The Mall – opposite Buckingham Palace.
> St. John’s GateSt. John’s Gate in London is all that remains of the medieval priory of the Knights Hospitallers.
> Temple BarTemple Bar marks the western end of the City of London, and separates it from Westminster.
> Temple of MithrasThe Roman Temple of Mithras was unearthed in London’s Queen Victoria Street in 1954.
> Wellington ArchWellington Arch was built to celebrate the Duke of Wellington’s victories in the Napoleonic Wars.