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Albert Memorial

The monument to Queen Victoria's husband is one of the most famous landmarks in Hyde Park. From the construction of the Albert Memorial, the Albertopolis district was organised.

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Preços dos bilhetes

Admission to this monument is free of charge.

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Entrada gratuita

Admission to this monument is free of charge.

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Horário de abertura

Every day, all year round.

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Audioguia

This monument does not have an audio guide.

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Cacifo

This monument does not have a cloakroom service.

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Acessibilidade

Access to this monument through the park is suitable for people with reduced mobility.

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Endereço

Kensington Gardens, Londres, Reino Unido

Para mais informações, visite o site oficial
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What to see at the Albert Memorial?

Ao fazer a sua visita, procure o seguinte:

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  1. Statue of Prince Consort Albert.

  2. Catalogue of the Great Exhibition of 1851.

  3. Mosaics of Poetry, Painting, Sculpture and Architecture.

  4. Pillars of Astronomy, Geology, Chemistry and Geometry.

  5. Niches of Rhetoric, Medicine, Philosophy and Physiology.

  6. Statues of the Theological Virtues (Faith, Hope, Charity) and Cardinal Virtues (Fortitude, Prudence, Justice and Temperance + Humility).

  7. Figures of Agriculture, Commerce, Manufactures and Engineering.

  8. Frieze of Parnassus.

  9. Figures of America, Asia, Europe and Africa.

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Porque deveria fazer parte da sua excursão?

This majestic structure overlooking Kensington Gardens in Hyde Park was built to commemorate the life and work of Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's husband, who died of typhoid in 1861. Since then, the monument has become a symbol of Victorian grandeur and beauty.

The monument was unveiled in 1872 and designed by the famous architect Sir George Gilbert Scott. Standing over 50 metres high, it is hard not to notice its imposing presence. The Albert Memorial is decorated with statues, mosaics, reliefs and other ornamental elements, all intended to honour the life and achievements of Prince Albert. At the centre of the memorial is a gilded statue of the monarch, seated on a throne and surrounded by allegorical figures representing Agriculture, Commerce, Manufactures and Engineering.

The neo-Gothic spire is a nod to one of the most important English architectural motifs: the Eleanor Crosses, built in the second half of the 13th century. Underneath, a complex system of more than 860 brick arches support the monument.

Another of the Albert Memorial's most impressive features is its elaborate mosaic decoration, which covers much of its surface and the esplanade. The mosaics were made by Italian artists who used a wide range of colours and designs to create a dazzling effect. They are an impressive example of the eclectic skill and attention to detail of Victorian artists.

Over the years, the Albert Memorial has undergone several damages and restorations, including a large-scale renovation in the 1990s. Today, the memorial is in excellent condition and is one of London's most popular landmarks. Visitors can climb up to the memorial's platform to enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area, and can also explore the surrounding gardens.

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