Follies · London
Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street
In or near City of London.
Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street — a temple folly in england-london, United Kingdom.
John Salmon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street is a temple folly located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street is a historical site featuring a wall fountain commemorating the gift from the Company of Gardeners of London. The surrounding Festival Gardens were laid out in 1951 and have been re-landscaped while maintaining their original layout.
Place summary
Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street is a folly located in London. This structure is a modern interpretation of classical Roman architecture, reflecting the historical fascination with ancient styles. Its design contributes to the character of the area, showcasing the blend of contemporary and historical elements in urban London.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.5116, -0.0978
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC4V 4AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 294
- Nearest railway station
- Mansion House — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.londonremembers.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q139593991 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street?
- Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC4V 4AP), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street?
- Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street — a temple folly in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC4V 4AP.
- When was Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street built?
- Built or established in 294.
- Is Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street free to visit?
- Yes, Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman temple 2 at Queen Victoria Street?
- The nearest railway station is Mansion House, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC4V 4AP.