The Monument is described as a pyramid or a column that was "raised by order of Parliament". It is located in the same spot where the 1666 fire broke out. During this fire, about two-thirds of the City was destroyed.
The Monument is designed 200 feet high and is designed in a Doric style. Inside, there is a winding staircase made of black marble. Up the staircase, you will reach the gallery or a square balcony. In the center, there is a vase which is about forty feet high. In this vase, there are artichokes with leaves of gilt copper. In order to climb higher, you have to climb up an iron ladder.
On one side of the pedestal is a bas-relief that represents the Fire of London and on the other three sides there are inscriptions. Two inscriptions are in Latin and one is in English. One of the Latin inscriptions is about the history of the fire, the other is about what has to be done in order to rebuild the city. The inscription in English is accusing the Roman Catholics of the fire.
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