A guide to London's best statues and monuments...

2. Admiralty Arch
Located in Trafalgar Square, this
impressive structure stands in
honour of Queen Victoria. It was
comissioned by her son, King
Edward VII and erected in his tenth
year on the throne – 1910.
Image via Jeffery Scott via Pinterest
‘The Monument’
A memorial to the 1966 Great Fire
of London, this tower spans 203
feet into the London sky – the
same distance it stands from the
place where the fire broke out, Image via Melissa Tabb via Pinterest
Pudding Lane.

3. Albert Memorial
As the name suggests, this
elaborate monument honours
the life of Prince Albert. You
can find it opposite the Royal
Albert Hall, on the south side
of Kensington Gardens.
Image via Laura Tomic via Pinterest Nelson’s Column
One of London’s most famous monuments,
Nelson’s Column honours Lord Nelson’s
victory against the French in the battles of
Cape St. Vincent, Copenhagen, Trafalgar and
the Nile. The column stands in the middle
Trafalgar Square, offering a majestic view for
visitors staying in nearby Trafalgar Square
hotels. Image via Simon Verrall via Pinterest

4. Queen Victoria Memorial
This ornate fountain, honouring
Queen Victoria, stands opposite
the gates the Buckingham Palace.
It’s a must-see tourist spot as
well as a generally great place to
relax and picnic during a long
day of sight-seeing.
Image via bluemoonpete via Pinterest
St. John’s Gate
One of the only remaining
medieval structures in London,
this beautifully maintained
structure dates back to 1504. It
is now home to a small museum
that details the history of the
Order of St. John and the St.
John Ambulance Service.
Image via fluffygreen via Pinterest

5. Eros Statue
This elegant structure actually depicts the
Angel of Christian Charity – not the Greek
god of Love – but it’s name is dedicated to
Eros nonetheless. The statue stands in
honour of the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury, who
was a pioneer for the rights of the poor
and mentally ill. It stands in the centre of
Piccadilly Circus.
Marble Arch
Image via Thanavit Cheevaprabhanant via Pinterest
An iconic London landmark, the Marble
Arch built in the classic Roman style was
meant to mark the front entrance of
Buckingham Palace. However, the arch was
too narrow to fit the State Coach, so it was
moved to Trafalgar Square, where it remains
to this day.
Image via Grant Simmons via Pinterest

6. References:
Londondrum.com
Resources:
Visit London
Trip Advisor
Lonely Planet
Image via Abby Hauraki via Pinterest