Victoria Embankment is a road that extends from the City of Westminster into the City of London. It was under construction in 1865 and was completed in 1870 under the direction of Joseph Bazalgette, and was a project of the Metropolitan Board of Works. The construction work required the purchase and demolition of expensive riverside property. The tunnels for the District Line were built underneath the Embankment. At ground level, in addition to the new roads, two public gardens were laid out. Ships permanently moored by Victoria Embankment include HMS President and HQS Wellington. Other attractions include Cleopatra's Needle.
