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The World Turned Upside Down

Free admission♿ Wheelchair accessible

The World Turned Upside Down in England London, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The World Turned Upside Down is a public sculpture in England London, United Kingdom, dating from 2019. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.

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From the Wikipedia article

The World Turned Upside Down is a sculpture by the Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger, on Sheffield Street, London, within the campus of the London School of Economics. The name World Turned Upside Down comes from a 17th-century English ballad. The sculpture, measuring 13 feet (4 m) in diameter, features a globe resting on its North Pole and was unveiled in March 2019. It reportedly cost over £200,000, which was funded by alumni donations.

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Coordinates
51.5144, -0.1174
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
WC2A 2HT
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Established
2019

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The World Turned Upside Down?
The World Turned Upside Down is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2A 2HT), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
When was The World Turned Upside Down built?
Built or established in 2019.
Is The World Turned Upside Down free to visit?
Yes, The World Turned Upside Down is free to enter.
How do I get to The World Turned Upside Down?
Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2A 2HT. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency.