Monument to the Great Fire of London

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The Monument to the Great Fire of London, commonly referred to simply as "The Monument," is a prominent column located near the northern end of London Bridge, in the City of London. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, the Monument was constructed between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London, which devastated the city in 1666. Standing 202 feet (62 meters) tall, it is the tallest isolated stone column in the world. The height of the Monument corresponds to the distance from its base to the site in Pudding Lane where the fire started. Visitors can climb the 311 steps to a viewing platform, which offers panoramic views of London.

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