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The Wellington Arch, also known as the Constitution Arch or (originally) as the Green Park Arch, is a Grade I-listed triumphal arch by Decimus Burton that forms a centrepiece of Hyde Park Corner in central London, between the corner where Hyde Park meets Green Park.
Set in the heart of royal London, Wellington Arch was built as an original entrance to Buckingham Palace, later becoming a victory arch proclaiming Wellington's defeat of Napoleon. Crowned by the largest bronze sculpture in Europe, it depicts the Angel of Peace descending on the 'Quadriga' - or four-horsed chariot - of War.
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Wellington Arch, one of London’s best-known landmarks, was built in 1825–7 and was originally intended as an outer entrance to Buckingham Palace. At first it stood facing the Hyde Park Screen, but it was moved to its present position in the 1880s.
The Wellington Arch is a masterpiece of neoclassical design by Decimus Burton, a prominent and highly successful architect of the eclectic style of the age. A cartoon from Punch, September 1846, of the proposed statue of the Duke of Wellington.
Book tickets to Wellington Arch and unlock the gateway to history. Explore this iconic London landmark and take in panoramic views over Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park.
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Sep 17, 2022 · First constructed as the entrance to Buckingham Palace, the Wellington Arch stands as one of London's foremost landmarks. Built between 1825 and 1827, the structure currently stands at Hyde Park between Kensington Road and Piccadilly.
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