Marble Arch, London
Marble Arch is an area in London, named after a white Carrara marble monument situated near Speakers Corner in Hyde Park.
The design by John Nash is based on the triumphal Arch of Constantine in Rome and was originally positioned on the Mall as an entrance to Buckingham Palace. When the Palace was extended in 1851, the arch was moved to the corner of Hyde Park. If rumours are to be believed, it was moved to its current position because the Royal Coach could not fit through the arch.
The site has an interesting history. Up until the 18th century, Tyburn (now Marble Arch) was the site for public executions and is where 50,000 people died on the gallows.
Today, the arch is open to pedestrians who can observe the intricate carvings. The nearest tube station is Marble Arch.
Hotels & Accommodation
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Marriott London Park Lane
London, W1K 7AA Distance: 0.0 miles |
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The Cumberland - a Guoman Hotel
London, W1A 4RF Distance: 0.0 miles |
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Thistle Marble Arch
London, W1H 7AH Distance: 0.1 miles |
Nearest Attractions
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Hyde Park
The Old Police House Hyde Park London Distance: 0.5 miles |
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Shepherd Market
Mayfair London Distance: 0.7 miles |
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7 July Memorial
Hyde Park London Distance: 0.5 miles |
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Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain
Hyde Park London Distance: 0.5 miles |
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Wallace Collection
Hertford House Manchester Square London Distance: 0.4 miles |
Top Attractions
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Houses of Parliament
House of Commons London Distance: 1.7 miles |
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Stonehenge
Stonehenge Nr Amesbury Wiltshire Distance: 75.8 miles |
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Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore London Distance: 1.1 miles |
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The Monument
Monument London Distance: 3.3 miles |
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Tower Bridge Exhibition
Tower Bridge Exhibition Tower Bridge London Distance: 3.6 miles |