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Wellington Arch

Hyde Park Corner | Knightsbridge, London, England
Ranked #288 of 821 attractions in London
3.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Traveller Description: Now located at Hyde Park Corner, the Wellington Arch was built in 1830 opposite the Apsley House, the London Home of the Duke of Wellington. It was... more »
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Tampa, Florida
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67 reviews 67 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

This is another good spot to stake out to watch the parades. The crowds are substantially thinner here and you can get up close. More

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Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The inside just has information on how it was built and a close up view of the bronze statue once at the top, the actual views of london from up there are nothing spectacular as its on a trafic island so you just see a lot of buses and white vans. I would suggest if u have an hour to... More

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Raleigh
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

This is London's answer to Paris's Arc d'Triomphe. The Hyde Park corner tube stop will get you here. Avoid crossing the busy multi lane road and use the underground tunnel instead. This monument is located on a busy traffic island at southeastern most tip of Hyde Park. On a sunny day you can take a break out of your tourism... More

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Aldershot
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

Set in the heart of Royal London at Hyde Park Corner, Wellington Arch is a landmark for Londoners and visitors alike and a great addition to a memorable day out in London. It was originally commissioned as a grand outer entrance to Buckingham Palace and moved to its present site in 1882. For glorious panoramas over London’s Royal Parks and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

A classic London landmark, not to be missed. There is also a Banksy graffiti in the entrance to the tube station on the side of the arch, worth a look! More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Buses go round and round it but a place to escape the shops More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

get off the bus or under ground at hyde park cross over to the island and have a nice walk around and under the arch it is a great place to be if you look across the road you can see wellington house More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

Good views from the top and a nice walk to the palace. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011

Set in the heart of Royal London at Hyde Park Corner, Wellington Arch is a landmark for Londoners and visitors alike. It was originally commissioned as a grand outer entrance to Buckingham Palace and moved to its present site in 1882. The wall placques inside provide historical information and were nicely done. Additional memorial monument/statuary surround the arch in a... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

Wellington Arch is an attraction that lives up to its reputation. It is big and pretty imposing. The details are fantastic and the location is wonderful. Hyde Park Corner has some other lovely monuments so make sure you check them out too. I learned afterwards that you can do a tour inside the Arch… next time maybe! A great spot. More

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