Mount the Monument
Why locals love it
Monument was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London. It's a great place to be able to see London from different angles. The spiral staircase is great to climb up. At a certain point it gets more narrow and so, trickier to climb but once you hit the top and get past all the picture taking tourists – you can walk around and take in the sights.
Why you should visit it
It is a great piece of history and is a very beautiful ode to a tragic event. Looking at it from the outside – you would not think that you could walk up. A reasonable £4 to climb the Monument guarantees you a much deserved certificate when you make it back down.
Special tip
Go early to avoid the crowds or at dusk to take in the skies.
The Monument
Monument St (at Fish St Hill), London, Greater London, EC3R 8AH, United KingdomMon-Su: 09:30-17:30
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