Famous Statues in London

Many cities have distinctive landmarks and statues that undeniably recognised by everyone. There is a Little Mermaid in Copenhagen, small Manneken Pis in Brussels and the Great Sphinx near Cairo. The Statue of Liberty became a symbol of New York as well as the gigantic Christ the Redeemer is a significant statue of Rio de Janeiro. Of course, London also boasts with its prominent statues. Everywhere throughout London, you will come across sculptures of famous writers, actors or scientists, not to mention the British kings and queens.

We would like to tell you about the most popular and unique statues that decorate this great city. Let’s start our journey from the Palace of Westminster. Opposite the Parliament Building, you will find a statue of one of the most important personalities in the British history – Winston Churchill. He played a vital role in establishing a world peace during and after the WWII. Not that far away from there, on the Trafalgar Square, you will see probably London’s highest statue – Nelson’s Column. Every Englishmen thinks Admiral Nelson to be a hero as he fought to death at the Battle of Trafalgar for the victory of the Royal Navy. You must definitely go to the Leicester Square and take a picture of the iconic movie star – Charlie Chaplin. The actor left marvellous silent films, which we still admire to watch. No wander his monument is placed in the Square surrounded by the famous cinemas. Here is also a statue of a great master of the English and world literature – William Shakespeare.

The poet created a number of plays, sonnets and poems loved by young and old all around the world. We can read a quote from his comedy: ‘There is no darkness but ignorance.’ Talking about the British literature, we should remark Arthur Conan Doyle’s character Sherlock Holmes. The well-known detective, who could solve every difficult case, is standing right nearby his home on Baker Street. The statue of Sherlock Holmes gives us the visual idea of Holmes smoking a pipe and wearing his typical check hat and coat. The most romantic statue in London is the Eros Statue. This winged nude god Anteros supposed to be a symbol of the West End. Londoners often arrange to meet at the Eros and it is always crowded around the monument at day and night. We named just a few of London’s statues but all of them inspire people and bring happiness every time they pass them.

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