Trafalgar Square

Square London, United Kingdom

Trafalgar Square is one of the most vibrant spaces in London and is located in the middle of the city. You will be surrounded by museums, galleries, cultural spaces and historic buildings. The name of the square derives from the battle of Trafalgar in which Admiral Nelson defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet, hence the suggestive column, between two beautiful fountains, dedicated to him.

Trafalgar Square was designed by John Nash in the 1820s and constructed in the 1830s. It is both a tourist attraction and site for political demonstrations. Every December, Norway donates a marvelous Christmas tree to thank Britain for liberation from the Nazis. The name of the square commemorates the victory of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson over the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval battle that took place on the 21st of October 1805 near Cape Trafalgar, just off the Spanish coast. Initially there were no plans for a statue in honor of the admiral, who lost his life during the battle. Instead, a statue of King William IV was planned. Eventually, in 1838, it was decided that Trafalgar Square was the ideal place for a monument to Britain's most famous admiral and a competition was organized to select a design for the 'Nelson Testimonial'.