Natural landmarks · London
Cleopatra's Needle
Cleopatra's Needle — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
Jim Osley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cleopatra's Needle is a other located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cleopatra's Needle is an ancient Egyptian obelisk located on the Victoria Embankment in London. This 3,500-year-old monument was originally erected in Heliopolis and later transported to London in the 19th century. It is a Grade I listed structure, notable for its historical significance and intricate hieroglyphs.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5085, -0.1203
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 6NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Sources
- osm: way/297331784 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cleopatra's Needle?
- Cleopatra's Needle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 6NU), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- Is Cleopatra's Needle free to visit?
- Yes, Cleopatra's Needle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cleopatra's Needle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 6NU. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.