Admiralty Arch For London Photos

The Admiralty Arch was commissioned by King Edward VII who dedicated the structure to his mother Queen Victoria. The five arches of the majestic Admiralty Arch lead from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace, and is adorned with lions that are holding shields that bear symbols for England’s naval victories.

The design of Admiralty Arch consists of a wide six-sided building in Portland stone with concave facades on two opposite sides. Due to this, the structure is very narrow at its middle point and seems as if it's designed as some kind of triumphal gate - five arches are displayed for all those who enter through that grand entrance.

The arches at the entrance to this historic site are often used for ceremonial occasions. If you're driving, use either of the larger car-sized archways on either side and if you're walking through, be sure not to miss your chance by using any small pedestrian entrances next to those.

A Latin inscription on the attic of the arch pays tribute to the famous queen; it says “ANNO DECIMO EDWARDI SEPTIMI REGIS VICTORIÆ REGINÆ CIVES GRATISSIMI MDCCCCX”, which can be translated as “In the tenth year of the reign of King Edward VII, to Queen Victoria from a grateful nation, 1910”.

Is Admiralty Arch one of the best places to photograph London?  Yes, especially because you’ll be steps away from Trafalgar Square.

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Where is Admiralty Arch? How Do You Get To Admiralty Arch? Admiralty Arch GPS Coordinates :: 51.5068° N, 0.1287° W

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