Trafalgar Square is in the City of Westminster, Central London, laid out in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross, which is the underground railway station with exits across the road from the square.
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At its centre is a high column bearing a statue of Admiral Nelson commemorating the victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle of 21 October 1805, established the British navy's dominance at sea in the Napoleonic Wars over the fleets of France and Spain.
. For centuries, distances measured from Charing Cross have served as location markers. The 169-foot (52 m) Nelson's Column at its centre is guarded by four lion statues. A number of commemorative statues and sculptures occupy the square, but the Fourth Plinth, left empty since 1840, has been host to contemporary art since 1999. Prominent buildings facing the square include the National Gallery, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Canada House, and South Africa House.
The square has been used for community gatherings, carol singing, and political demonstrations, and campaigns against climate change.
A Christmas tree has been donated to the square by Norway since 1947 and is erected for twelve days before and after Christmas Day. The square is a centre of annual celebrations on New Year's Eve.
The National Portrait Gallery is near the National Gallery of art.
Useful Websites
Travel - transport for London
Maps - google maps and street view
History
Wikipedia
galleries - National Gallery. National Portrait Gallery.
Nearby Pubs include The Sherlock Holmes.
Where next? Walk west to Buckingham Palace.
Walk south to the Thames and see the London Eye lit at night. (By Embankment station).
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