For some it's a symbol of the long-standing British tradition of fair and open democratic debate; for others it's a large gathering of the capital's oddballs and crackpots spouting off bizarre opinions and incomprehensible waffle.
If you've never been to Speakers' Corner, it's definitely worth giving up at least one Sunday morning for, if only so you can decide in which camp you belong.
The tradition began in the middle of the 19th century and over the years Speakers' Corner has seen the likes of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin and George Orwell lead discussions.
These days you're highly unlikely to see anyone quite so distinguished, but it'll be no less entertaining.
Come out of Marble Arch tube station and look across to the corner of Hyde Park. You'll see the crowds. Head over and spend a bit of time walking among the speakers.
There'll be some commanding quite an audience, while others will be seemingly talking to no one but themselves. If what they're saying sparks your interest, start debating with them.
You'll probably have a small crowd around you within a few minutes.
Anything is up for discussion, as you'll quickly discover. Some speakers are incredibly articulate, offering eloquent arguments to support their firmly held beliefs, while others may confuse you with their mangled mantra.
If you get the urge, pick a spot and begin your own debate. Best to have something to stand on so that you can be easily seen (a milk crate, wooden box, foot stool, step ladder etc).
Alternatively, feel free to heckle a speaker – or more accurately, offer up a contrasting opinion. Speakers will happily debate a point with you and things can get rather heated on occasions.
Anything is up for discussion – the only rules are that you can't be blasphemous, or utter obscenities, or incite a riot. Fair enough, eh?
There's usually a bobby or two strolling about, keeping an eye out for any spontaneous rioting, though I've never seen any trouble in all my visits there.
