Wellington Monument


Wellington Monument
Type : Tower
Location : Wellington

The 175ft high obelisk was erected to celebrate the Duke of Wellington’s victory over Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and can be climbed by an internal staircase of 235 steps to a small viewing chamber with panoramic views.


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