Victoria Memorial

The Queen Victoria Memorial is a large monument and sculpture complex in London, England, built in 1911. The base of the monument is made of 2,300 tons of white marble. The center of the monument is the main monument, and at the bottom is a large white marble seated statue of Queen Victoria and the statues of the Angels of Justice and Truth. At the top is a gilt statue of the goddess of victory and two attendants. The base around the main monument consists of steps and pools. At the four corners of the pedestal are a group of bronze statues of human and lions, one of which was donated by the people of New Zealand. The decoration of the entire monument focuses on the nautical theme, echoing the Admiral's Gate at the other end of the boulevard. The monument is surrounded by flower beds, and the whole area is called "Queen's Garden". The front (northeast) of the Queen's Garden is the tree-lined road, the front right is St James's Park, and the right is Australia Gate. Behind (to the southwest) is Buckingham Palace. On the left is Canada Gate, and behind it is Green Park. Front left is St James's Palace.