Trafalgar Square was originally built to commemorate the victory of the Battle of Trafalgar. Today, the Square is a popular tourist attraction in central London.

Trafalgar Square is a must see, as tours of London would be incomplete without marvelling at the huge height of Nelson's column and the 4 huge bronze statues of lions which sit at the base of the column.

The square consists of a large pedestrianised area surrounded by roadways on three sides. Trafalgar Square is vast and the central area provides a place to chill out amongst the fountains and statues. To the north of the Square is the National Gallery. It's raised balcony gives fantastic views across the square, and from here you can see the 2 huge fountains, Nelson's column and the recent 4th Plinth of Nelson's ship in a bottle.

If you look hard you may see a famous Trafalgar Square pigeon - they are being forced away by authorities who don't like pigeons much - they use hawks to chase them off.

The Mall and Admiralty Arch is to the Southwest. To the South is Whitehall where all the government buildings are, to the East St Martin's in the Field, the Strand and South Africa House, to the North Charing Cross Road and on the West side is Canada House.

Trafalgar Square is truly a centre for London and the official centre of London is just across the road (towards Whitehall) at the bronze equestrian statue of Charles 1st. The inscription below says it was made in 1633 and put in place 1675.

It marks the place where the origial Charing Cross stood.

The white pedestal is in Portland Stone.

The vast space of the Square is used for multi cultural festival and events. These are organised throughout the summer and usually take place on Saturdays and Sundays. These events are fantastic for photography and you can expect to see stunning costumes and dancers and hear great music too.

Nearest Tube/Rail Station: Charing Cross: - there is a new exit being set up right in Trafalgar Square, probably ready for the Olympics in 2012 as usual: (in 2011 there is a lot of scaffolding at many attractions which can make photography difficult).