Wellington Arch Audio Guide
Explore Wellington Arch with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Wellington Arch is a triumphal arch in London, originally designed as an entrance to Buckingham Palace. It commemorates Britain's victories in the Napoleonic Wars.
What you will hear
The Grand Entrance at Hyde Park Corner
Establishing the arch's presence at the busy intersection and its role as a ceremonial gateway. Includes the primary exterior shot and a wide view of the corner POI.
The Moving Monument
This massive structure hasn't always stood here; it was once dismantled and moved to solve a nineteenth-century traffic crisis.
The Battle of the Statues
Tells the story of the 40-ton Wyatt statue vs. the current Boehm statue, covering the 'Battle of the Statues' story essential. Uses the Aldershot statue image to illustrate what used to be on top.
The Exiled Giant
A massive 40-ton statue once dominated the top of this arch, but its controversial appearance led to a surprising exile.
Inside the Arch: Museums and Memories
Explores the hollow interior of the arch, including the exhibition floors and the history of London's smallest police station.
The Hollow Interior
Beyond its grand stone exterior, this landmark hides a surprising secret: three floors of active exhibition space.
London's Smallest Police Station
Tucked inside the arch's stone pier is a small fireplace, a quiet relic of the building's time as a functional police post.
Copenhagen's Likeness
A detailed cast of a horse's head provides a rare, close-up look at the most famous warhorse in British history.
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