Admiralty Arch
Admiralty Arch stands at the end of The Mall in London, where the ceremonial route reaches Buckingham Palace. You see one broad central arch flanked by two smaller openings, with Nelson’s Column and Trafalgar Square beyond the opposite side.
King Edward VII commissioned the structure as a memorial to Queen Victoria, and it later housed government offices. Its position has made it a gateway for royal processions, national celebrations and public events, linking the palace with Trafalgar Square. A planned transformation will preserve its architectural features while creating a Waldorf Astoria hotel with about 100 rooms, residences and a presidential suite.
The building’s most memorable detail is its double outlook: Buckingham Palace in one direction, Trafalgar Square in the other.
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