The Monument to the Great Fire of London
London, England
This towering column is the Monument to the Great Fire of London, commemorating the devastating fire that swept through the city in 1666. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, it stands 202 feet tall, corresponding to the distance from its base to the location where the fire started. The column's base features intricate relief sculptures illustrating the events of the fire and its aftermath. Visitors can climb the internal spiral staircase for panoramic views of London.