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Albert Memorial

Princes Gate | Kensington Gore, London W8, England
+44 20 7495 0916
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This gigantic bejeweled shrine protects the gilt bronze sculpture of Queen Victoria's husband, Prince Albert, which was designed and executed after the Prince Consort's death in 1861.
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Princes Gate | Kensington Gore, London W8, England
Kensington and Hyde Park
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Reviewed 29 May 2017

True love in stone and metal: Queen Victoria had this memorial erected in honor of her late husband, Prince Albert. It is very detailed and beautiful.

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Reviewed 23 May 2017

My wife and I visited London over the weekend and we had plans on which sites we wanted to visit, this was not on our list but we both thought it was with out doubt one of the best sites to see in London, the...More

Thank mark h
Reviewed 9 May 2017

Located in Kensingtom Gardens, directly opposite The Royal Albert Hall, this is Queen Victoria's memorial to her husband, Prince Albert. Tall and imposing, it is one of the most ornate and grandest Victorian gothic monument in the city.

Thank nellielim
Reviewed 3 May 2017

This is worth a visit to go and have a look at. It is an incredible memorial - near to the Albert Hall - through Hyde Park and into Kensington Park. Workmanship is amazing.

Thank debsy42_10
Reviewed 2 May 2017 via mobile

This is the place of the shared identity of the multiple nations with pillars demonstrating counties and their characteristics.. Huge pillars with nicely carved stone with will take you back to 17th century..I loved being there though been there accidently due to my visit to...More

Thank 812shivk
Reviewed 1 May 2017 via mobile

After leaving the Natural History Museum, an impromptu visit to Hyde Park. I stumbled across the Albert Memorial. This is a sculpture of the Victorian era, a large gilded statue of Albert seated in a vast gothic shrine. Four groups of figures represent four continents...More

Thank Judith S
Reviewed 19 April 2017 via mobile

A beautiful memorial to Victoria's beloved Albert. On the sunny day we visited the gold statue looked wonderful.

Thank big-blue-eyes
Reviewed 17 April 2017

It's directly outside the Royal Albert Hall and I always take time to walk around it when I visit a show. Truly impressive.

Thank Lance A
Reviewed 11 April 2017 via mobile

We happened upon the Albert Memorial by chance but what a sight to see. It sits inside of Kensington garden and across from the Albert Hall. To say it's grand is an understatement, towering over you is the memorial to Prince Albert, Queen Victoria's adored...More

Thank Emmy2005
Reviewed 11 April 2017 via mobile

A striking monument Its situated opposite the Royal Albert Hall In twilight the gold coloured Prince Albert is especially impressive One of the capitals underrated structures

Thank davethedrill
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