Wellington Monument in London
Wellingtonův památník
Wheelchair accessible
This once-controversial and slightly confusing statue of Achilles was built out of captured cannons.

📜 18-foot-tall bronze statue of Achilles, honoring Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington.
🔍 Built from 33 tonnes of bronze from captured enemy cannons, unveiled in Hyde Park in 1822.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a historical monument with a scandalous past
🎨 View London's first public nude statue (now with fig leaf)
🌳 Enjoy its setting in the iconic Hyde Park

Hours

🕒 Daily, 5:00 to midnight (Hyde Park hours)

Tips

🗺️ Located in the southeast corner of Hyde Park, near Queen Elizabeth Gate.

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