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Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the capital, the heart of the nation, and, at one time, the heart of an empire that controlled three fifths of the world.
Yet, though it is dominated by these imperial symbols, and by the magnificent Victorian edifice of the National Gallery, the Square is no relic of a bygone age. Instead of statues of military heroes, the plinths are now used for exciting and controversial modern art, the first of which was Mark Quinn's nude statue of armless Alison Lapper. Fantastic free outdoor events are held here in summer, highlighting the best of London's multicultural music and dance scene. The Square also acts as the traditional end point for protest marches and is a key rallying point for British counter-culture. It is the centre of London's bus network, and an essential stage on any Night Bus trip home. It is also often the final stage in any night out in London.
In all these ways, Trafalgar Square has retained its status as the heart of London, and one of every Londoner's most treasured spots. |
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Other Attractions Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Soho |
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Westminster,
London,
W1D
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9 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| The Building Centre |
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Store Street,
Camden,
London,
WC1E
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19 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Sights and Attractions Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| Nelson's Column |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
SW1Y
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0 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His statue is at the very heart of London. ...More...
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| London Sights and Attractions |
| National Gallery |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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1 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| Huge range of European art, ranging from 1260 to 1900.
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Event Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Event |
| BP Summer Big Screens 2008: The Marriage of Figaro |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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0 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| Ah, Royal Opera and Ballet for the masses. Once again, the Royal Opera House is offering its free, open-air screenings with BP Summer Big Screens,...More...
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| Trafalgar Square Festival 2008 |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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| Liberty 2008 |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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| The fifth year of London's disability rights festival, Liberty in Trafalgar Square features disabled performers, musicians, actors and dancers, alongside a host of stalls and...More...
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| London Event |
| Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols |
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Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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Hotels Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Hotels |
| Hilton Trafalgar |
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Spring Gardens,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A2TS
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2 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| London Hotels |
| Club Quarters Trafalgar Square |
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Northumberland Avenue
London,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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2 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| London Event |
| Fruit Machine |
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Heaven,
The Arches,
Villiers Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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4 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| Fun, attitude-free, midweek pop, R&B, and funky house party in London's premier gay venue. This week is a house special, with cutting edge beats from ...More...
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| London Event |
| The Comedy Store Players |
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The Comedy Store,
1a
Oxenden Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1Y
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5 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| Every Sunday and Wednesday at the Comedy Store is improvisation night. The store is the spiritual home of stand up in the UK, and draws ...More...
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Shopping Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Shopping |
| Davenports Magic Shop |
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Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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3 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too ...More...
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| London Shopping |
| Godiva |
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Haymarket,
Westminster,
London,
SW1Y
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5 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Dining Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Dining |
| National Dining Rooms |
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Sainsbury Wing,
National Gallery,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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2 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| The National Gallery's restaurant won Time Out's Best British Restaurant Award in 2007 for good reasons - they do all sorts of great British things ...More...
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| London Dining |
| Thai Square |
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21
Cockspur Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1Y
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2 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Education Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Education |
| Courtauld Institute of Art |
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Somerset House,
Westminster,
London,
WC2R
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7 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| London Education |
| King's College Medical School |
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Strand,
Westminster,
London,
WC2R
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12 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Leisure Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Leisure |
| The Sanctuary |
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Floral Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2E
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8 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| London Leisure |
| St James's Park |
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Park Office,
The Store Yard,
Horse Guards Approach,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A
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8 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Pubs Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Pubs |
| The Sherlock Holmes |
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Northumberland Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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3 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ...More...
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| London Pubs |
| Waxy's Little Sister |
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Wardour Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1D
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6 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Nightlife Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Nightlife |
| Heaven |
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Under the Arches,
Craven Street,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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4 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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| Heaven was once the home of Megatripolis and holds a fond place in the memory of anybody lucky enough to experience the rave explosion of ...More...
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| London Nightlife |
| Mahiki |
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1
Dover Street,
Westminster,
London,
W1S
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13 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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Local
Business Near Trafalgar Square |
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| London Business |
| Regus London Trafalgar Square |
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1
Northumberland Avenue,
Trafalgar Square,
Westminster,
London,
WC2N
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2 minutes distance from Trafalgar Square
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