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Monument

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, this tall column (which can be ascended to get a great view) marks the alleged site where the Great Fire of London broke out in September 1666.

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Getting there: tube:
Hours: 9:30AM-5:30PM daily (last admission 5PM)
Price: Adults £4.50, children (5-15) £2.30, students and seniors (60+) £3.00; joint tickets for Tower Bridge and the Monument: adults £11.00, children £5.00, students and seniors £7.50
Website: themonument.info (opens in a new tab)

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