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If Paris has Arc de Triomphe, London has Wellington Arch. Also known as the Constitution Arch, Wellington Arch is a triumphal arch built upon King George IV to commemorate Britain’s victories in the Napoleonic Wars. It is located in the central London to the south of Hyde Park and at the western corner of Green Park. It is now one of London’s landmarks and a famous tourist attraction.

Built in 1836-1830, Wellington Arch was designed by Decimus Burton and originally located at the entrance of Hyde Park as a part of Burton’s screen and a grand route toward Buckingham Palace. The arch was then moved to its current position in 1882. Now, the Arch serves as the entrance to Constitution Hill, hence the name Constitution Arch.

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