Public art & sculpture · London
The Burghers Of Calais
In or near City of Westminster.
The Burghers Of Calais — Public artwork (sculpture) by Auguste Rodin.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster · 0.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Burghers Of Calais is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1915. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Auguste Rodin.". Coordinates: 51.4975°, -0.1249°.
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Official information
The Burghers of Calais is a significant historical site featuring a famous sculpture by Auguste Rodin. Visitors can explore the artistic and cultural importance of this work, which commemorates a pivotal moment in the Hundred Years' War.
Place summary
The Burghers of Calais is a modern sculpture located in Westminster, London, SW1P. Established in 1915, it represents a significant artistic interpretation of a historical event. The work contributes to the cultural landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4975, -0.1249
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW1P 3JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1915
- Nearest railway station
- Westminster — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.sjss.org.uk
Sources
- osm: n343354107 (ODbL)
- commons: Burghers of Calais London 50593.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Burghers Of Calais?
- The Burghers Of Calais is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW1P 3JU), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Burghers Of Calais?
- The Burghers Of Calais — Public artwork (sculpture) by Auguste Rodin.
- How do I get to The Burghers Of Calais?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW1P 3JU.
- When was The Burghers Of Calais built?
- Built or established in 1915.
- How do I get to The Burghers Of Calais?
- The nearest railway station is Westminster, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW1P 3JU.