Why visit / Interesting facts:
- One of the most famous squares in the world
- Great place for people watching
Time required: 15 minutes
Public transport:
- Northern Line: Charing Cross station
- Bakerloo line: Charing Cross station
Address: Trafalgar Square, City of London, London, WC2N 5DN
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Photo: UGArdener
Things you need to know:
- Trafalgar Square, in central London, is one of the best known squares in the world
- In the middle stands the Nelson's Column
- The square pays tribute to the Battle of Trafalgar (1805)
- In the battle Admiral Nelson defeated Napoleon's fleet
- The square is an important hub of the West End
What to do there:
- Take a walk around the square
- Take some photos of the statues and fountains
Tips & Insights:
- The public toilets on the square are very clean
- The square looks splendid when illuminated at night
