Trafalgar Square is a place I have visited often because it
is right next to Priya’s office in downtown London. It is almost always filled
with people many of whom are tourists. It is an open space right in front of
the
National Portrait Gallery, which houses portraits of famous and historically important people in British
history. The square is named after the Battle of Trafalgar, which occurred in
1805. It was a British naval victory over France and Spain during the Napoleonic
Wars. Nelson’s Column sits in the center of the square. It has a statue of
Admiral Horatio Nelson
who died in the battle of Trafalgar
on the top with four large lions sitting at the base. There are other sculptures
in the square as well as a numerous contemporary art displays that frequently
change. Right now there is a giant blue rooster on the west side of the square.
On a sunny day the square will certainly be crowded but it
is a nice place to just sit, relax and people watch. Be warned that if you are
just hanging around doing nothing you will more than likely be asked to take
pictures for some couple or family.
Here are some pictures I've taken of the square itself and
the area surrounding it.
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