The Monument to the Great Fire of London is a tall stone column located near the site where the Great Fire of London began in 1666. Designed by architect Sir Christopher Wren and Robert Hooke, it stands at 202 feet (61.5 meters) and was completed in 1677. The monument commemorates the devastating fire that destroyed much of the city, starting in a bakery on Pudding Lane. Visitors can climb the 311 steps inside the column for a panoramic view of the surrounding area. The base of the monument features a relief sculpture that depicts scenes from the fire and a Latin inscription honoring the resilience of the city.