Wellington Arch

The arch itself is interesting from an architectural standpoint, and the displays inside are nicely done. What raises this from a three-​star attraction to a four-​star attraction is timing. If you are on the viewing deck at 10:30, you’ll be able to watch the mounted guards pass under the arch on their way to Buckingham Palace. It’s quite a nice little treat, which is how we ended our visit to London.

Visited March 2015: «Nice entrance to Hyde Park.»
This attraction is on the London Pass. Wellington Arch has a gallery inside it but that day was closed due to them putting together another exhibit to be ready for reveal on the 13^th of April. So, we took a few snapshots and walked onwards to Hyde Park.

Another monument in London. After staying here and sightseeing for a few days, losing the excitement when I saw any new statues. First day, I would be so excited to take pictures with the monument… but after seeing so many of them, kind o
But it is fascinating to see the old (history) and mixed with the new. All the monument are well maintained. You see tourists everywhere in the city. Definitely tourists friendly city. The residents and businesses here are so used to see tourists everyday. They are respectful.

Au sud de Hyde Park, l’arc de Wellington fut construit en l’honneur du duc du même nom qui vainquit Napoléon Boparte lors de la bataille de Waterloo.
Mainte fois déplacé pour des raisons pratiques du à un agrandissement croissant de la ville, il fut pendant une période, un minuscule poste de police. Désormais, il est reconverti depuis une vingtaine d’années en musée de trois étages et racontant sa propre histoire.

This monument is part of the London Pass. It’s a neat little museum/​monument. It’s located near the Buckingham Palace and runners and walkers pass through the arch every day.
On my visit here, they had a special exhibit on the Stonehedge. Theres a couple of rooms that show the history and upcoming improvements on the Stonehedge.
But they also talk about the arch itself. It’s dedicated to the Dukes of Wellington. The «quadriga» statue design on top of the arch was upgraded from a single horse design.
The arch was dedicated to Arthur Wellesley, 1^st Duke of Wellington. And the Dukes lived right across the street in the Apsley House.

I love this. Its one of the most lurid landmarks in London. You have to admire the Victorians, they really went for it with their buildings and art and everything else really. The arch is nice, the statue on top of the arch is what you’re really looking at. Rearing horses, chariots the whole nine yards.

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 the Houses of Parliament, take the lift to the balconies just below the spectacular bronze sculpture surmounting the arch. The balconies also offer unique views of the Household Cavalry, passing beneath on their way to and from the Changing of the Guard at Horse Guards Parade. Inside the Arch, three floors of exhibits tell its fascinating history
Currently £3.90 to enter, it will take you about 30 mins to read about the history of the Arch and take a nice view of Apsley House, the New Zealand Memorial (which is explained on the second floor), Buckingham Palace Gardens and Hyde Park Corner amongst others. Entrance fee is ok for what is there but a trip to the top (with your camera) is a must.
64 steps up to the top and back down again, or for those who are slightly less mobile, you can take the lift.