Wellington Arch
시티오브웨스트민스터
triumphal arch in London
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1Orientation
Welcome to one of London's most iconic and majestic landmarks: the Wellington Arch. Standing proudly at Hyde Park Corner, this triumphal arch is a testament to nineteenth-century British military glory and architectural ambition. …
앱에서 듣기2Decimus Burton’s Neoclassical Vision
Decimus Burton was only 25 years old when he was commissioned to design this arch and the nearby Hyde Park Screen. His vision was one of restrained elegance, drawing heavily on ancient Roman triumphal arches, such as the Arch of…
앱에서 듣기3The Quadriga: Peace Descending
The crowning glory of the Wellington Arch is undoubtedly the massive bronze sculpture group atop it: the Quadriga. Created by Adrian Jones and installed in 1912, it is the largest bronze sculpture in the United Kingdom. …
앱에서 듣기4The Hidden Police Station
One of the most surprising facts about the Wellington Arch is its interior history. For over sixty years, from the 1880s until the 1950s, the arch housed a fully functioning police station. …
앱에서 듣기5The Duke of Wellington and Apsley House
To truly understand this arch, we must look across the road to Apsley House, the London home of the Duke of Wellington. Known as 'Number One, London,' this grand townhouse was where the Duke lived at the height of his fame. …
앱에서 듣기6Views from the Balcony
One of the highlights of a visit to the Wellington Arch is the opportunity to step out onto the balconies just below the Quadriga. From this elevated vantage point, you have a spectacular view of the 'green lungs' of London. …
앱에서 듣기7The Relocation: A Victorian Engineering Feat
As we conclude our exploration of the exterior, let us reflect on the incredible story of the arch’s relocation in 1883. As London grew into the world's financial capital, the traffic at Hyde Park Corner became unmanageable. …
앱에서 듣기8Closing
As we finish our tour of the Wellington Arch, we take one last look up at the Angel of Peace and her charging horses. We have traveled from the neoclassical dreams of a young Decimus Burton to the bustling reality of a Victorian…
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| 위치 | 시티오브웨스트민스터 |
|---|---|
| 종류 | 유적 |
| 이야기 구간 | 8 |
| 글 언어 | 영어 |
| 좌표 | 51.5025, -0.1508 |
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