The Real Greenwich Prime Meridian
Thanks to modern navigational tools we now know that the true prime meridian runs through a park next door.

📜 The true Prime Meridian, established in 1851, runs through Greenwich Park, not the Royal Observatory.
🔍 Modern instruments revealed the observatory's marked line is 102 meters west of the actual 0° longitude.

Why Go

🌍 Stand on the actual line dividing Earth's hemispheres.
📸 Unique photo opportunity at a historically significant spot.
🌳 Enjoy a walk in Greenwich Park with views of London.

Why Avoid

🚶 Can be crowded, especially near the observatory.
🗺️ Easy to miss the true spot without a GPS app.

Tips

📍 Use a GPS app to pinpoint the exact location between the coffee cabin and path.

💰 Cost

Free to visit.

Last updated 28 days ago

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