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Trafalgar Square. / 51.50806°N 0.12806°W / 51.50806; -0.12806. Trafalgar Square ( / trəˈfælɡər / trə-FAL-gər) is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross.
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Learn about the history, attractions and events of Trafalgar Square, a central London landmark named after a naval victory. See Nelson's Column, the lion statues, the fountains and the Fourth Plinth artworks.
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- Nelson’s Column. Trafalgar Square itself is named after the Battle of Trafalgar. Famously, this naval battle between Britain and the Napoleon-led France and Spain would claim the life of Admiral Nelson, but become his most famous victory.
- The National Gallery. You will find over 2,300 paintings inside the building, with works spanning the period from the mid-13th century straight through to 1900.
- Trafalgar Square Lions. All very well and good, but there’s more to the lions than meets the eye. The lions were sculpted by Edwin Landseer – who until he accepted the commission had never sculpted a thing in his life (no pressure then).
- The Fountains. The plan was also popular with the Government, who saw it as a way to decrease the likelihood of any pesky riots. As such, two new fountains were designed and added to the square in 1841.
Mar 21, 2024 · Trafalgar Square, plaza in the City of Westminster, London, named for Lord Nelson ’s naval victory (1805) in the Battle of Trafalgar. Possibly the most famous of all London squares, Trafalgar Square has always been public and has had no garden. Seven major arteries pump automobiles around the great paved space, which is dominated by Nelson ...
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Frafalgar Square celebrates the defeat of the French fleet by Admiral Nelson and the Royal Navy at Trafalgar. The Square is one of the busiest intersectons in London. At the centre is Nelson's Column, 170 feet (50 metres) tall. At one side is the National Gallery, holding one of the world's great art collections.
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Oct 4, 2019 · Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, designed by architect John Nash in the 1820s and built in the 1830s. It has many interesting sights, such as Nelson's Column, The National Gallery, St. Martin-in-the-Fields, and Canada House. You can also visit nearby attractions like Big Ben, Whitehall, and Buckingham Palace.
Trafalgar Square in central London is a public square that has been a significant landmark since the 13th century. It is thought of as a meeting place between the east and west of the capital city, and as a result Trafalgar Square has played witness to numerous community gatherings, political demonstrations and public celebrations.
