The Monument to the Great Fire of London, usually known as the Monument, is a stone column in the City of London. It was devoted to commemorate1 the Great Fire of London which happened in 1666. The monument shows a high column with a ball with flames on its top. It was built by Sir Christopher Wren. Tourists can reach the top by a staircase of 311 steps. At the end of the 18th century it was the highest in London. Three sides of the base carry information in Latin. The one on the east describes how the monument was built. The words on the north side describe how the fire started and how much damage it taken . The south side describes actions designed by Charles II following the fire. The west side of the base displays a sculpture which is brought to the City of London after the Great Fire.
The Monument to the Great Fire of London, usually known as the Monument, is a stone column in the City of London. It was devoted to commemorate1 the Great Fire of London which happened in 1666. The monument shows a high column with a ball with flames on its top. It was built by Sir Christopher Wren. Tourists can reach the top by a staircase of 311 steps. At the end of the 18th century it was the highest in London. Three sides of the base carry information in Latin. The one on the east describes how the monument was built. The words on the north side describe how the fire started and how much damage it taken . The south side describes actions designed by Charles II following the fire. The west side of the base displays a sculpture which is brought to the City of London after the Great Fire.
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