Nereid Monument
Monument Ancient Lycian tomb monument reconstructed from archaeological fragments
How to Get to Nereid Monument #
The surviving sculptures of the Nereid Monument are displayed in the British Museum in London. The museum is centrally located near the Tottenham Court Road and Holborn tube stations; from those stations it’s a short walk to Great Russell Street.
Tips for Visiting Nereid Monument #
- The Nereid Monument's sculptured fragments are in the British Museum groupings-check the gallery labels for context about Lycia and early classical funerary architecture.
- Look for the unusual combination of Ionic columns and heavily sculpted mythological panels-this hybrid architecture was aimed at projecting status.
- Compare casts or drawings in the museum's reference books to get a sense of how the original tomb would have appeared in situ.
Best Time to Visit Nereid Monument #
Because the monument's remains are displayed indoors, choose times to avoid peak museum hours rather than worrying about weather.
Weather & Climate near Nereid Monument #
Nereid Monument's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (834 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (182 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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