Albert Memorial

Type: Architecture, Historic Sites, Sightseeing

10Best Says

In 1851, Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, coordinated a Great Exhibition to highlight worldly innovation. Its success led him to propose a permanentcame to fruition. The inconsolable queen erected this extravagant monument in his memory. Designed by George Gilbert Scott, the Gothic-styled, medieval-inspired structure included allegorical figures representing Europe, Asia, Africa and America. Fashioned of granite and marble, the memorial also features a 14-foot statue of the prince himself. Nearby sits the Royal Albert Hall, the domed structure that he originally envisioned. Completed in 1871, it hosts both classical and contemporary concerts. TUBE: South Kensington

Address:

Kensington Gore
London, SW7

Phone:

20-7298-2100

EXPERT TIPS BY: Emma Wallis
London Local Expert

Historic Sites: "Combine a visit to the Albert Memorial with a trip to see a concert in the Royal Albert Hall, or a walk through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens."

Best for Historic Sites Because: The Albert Memorial and the Royal Albert Hall are a memorial to love, empire, and royalty, all very British themes.