Trafalgar Square is London’s most famous square and is the fourth most popular tourist attraction on Earth, with more than fifteen million visitors a year.
Trafalgar Square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar of 1805, a British naval victory over the French and a key battle of the Napoleonic Wars.
At the center of Trafalgar Square is Nelson’s Column a 46 m (151 ft) granite column that has on its top a statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson, who was killed in the Battle of Trafalgar. At the column’s base are four large lions that are particular popular with tourist photographers.
Trafalgar Square also has a large fountain which is lit up at night.
Trafalgar Square is at the heart of London and is used as a location for concerts, political demonstrations and celebrations such as New Year’s Eve.
Heritage wardens are on duty in the square to provide help to visitors including answering queries about local attractions and the square’s heritage. At the north side of the square is the National Gallery.
Trafalgar Square is free to visit.
Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
Trafalagar Square is also sometimes misspelt as Trafalger Square, Trafffalger Square or Traffalgar Square