Trafalgar Square, London, UK

Trafalgar Square is one of the worlds most frequented tourist landmarks. Located in Central London, UK it is a must see for any tourist visiting London.

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Getting There
Trafalgar Square is serviced by the:
Bakerloo and Northern lines (Charing Cross station which has an entrance/exit on Trafalgar Square)
Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines (Piccadilly Circus)
Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines (Embankment)
Northern and Piccadilly lines (Leicester Square)
History
Trafalgar Square was formerly known as King William the Fourth's Square.
The name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar of 1805, a British naval victory of the Napoleonic Wars.
Tourist Attraction
Nelson's Column which stands in the center of Trafalgar Square and is surrounded by four guardian lion statues.
Pigeons (More historical then current)
Statues and sculptures, including a fourth plinth displaying changing pieces of contemporary art
Uses
Many sporting victories (Football, Rugby, Cricket, etc) are celebrated within Trafalgar Square
Popular New Year's Eve spot, where many Londoners like to see in the New Year.
Trafalgar Square has often been used as a site of political demonstrations.
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