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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · London

Sphynx

In or near Covent Garden.

Free admission

Sphynx — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.

London , Westminster - Cleopatra's Needle - geograph.org.uk - 4450109

Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Embankment · 0.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Sphynx is located in Westminster, London, with the nearest railway station being Embankment, just 0.2 km away. Admission is free, and the postcode for navigation is WC2N 6NU.

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About

Sphynx is a public art 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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From the Wikipedia article

The Sphynx cat (pronounced SFINKS, ) also known as the Canadian Sphynx, is a breed of cat known for its lack of fur. Hairlessness in cats is a naturally occurring genetic mutation, and the Sphynx was developed through selective breeding of these animals, starting in the 1960s. The skin has a texture of chamois leather, and these cats may have fine hairs or be completely hairless. Whiskers may be present, either whole or broken, or may be totally absent. Per the breed standards, they have a somewhat wedge-shaped head with large eyes and ears, quite long legs and tail, and neat rounded paws. Their skin is the color that their fur would be, and all the usual cat markings (solid, point, van, tabby, tortie, etc.) may be found on the Sphynx cat's skin. Because they have no fur, Sphynx cats lose body heat more readily than coated cats, making them both warm to the touch and prone to seeking out warm places.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The contemporary breed of Sphynx cat is distinct from the Russian hairless cat breeds, like Peterbald and Donskoy. Although hairless cats have been reported throughout history, breeders in Europe have been developing the Sphynx breed since the early 1960s.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
51.5086, -0.1202
District
Westminster
Parish
Westminster, unparished area
Postcode
WC2N 6NU
Parliamentary constituency
Cities of London and Westminster
Nearest railway station
Embankment0.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sphynx?
Sphynx is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 6NU), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
What is Sphynx?
Sphynx — a public art in england-london, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Sphynx?
The nearest railway station is Embankment, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 6NU.
Is Sphynx free to visit?
Yes, Sphynx is free to enter.
How do I get to Sphynx?
The nearest railway station is Embankment, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 6NU.