This is the heart of London , where the three main "arteries" of Westminster intersect - Mall, Strand and Whitehall. Sights of London's Trafalgar Square can always be seen in the pictures of tourists, because they are rightfully considered one of the most popular in the city. It is also the starting point for counting all distances, a favorite meeting place for residents and visitors of the city.
What's on Trafalgar Square?
The place where Trafalgar Square is located today was formerly known as Wilhelm Square. It was renamed in honor of the victory of England at Trafalgar. This is the central part of the city, where life is constantly boiling. On all sides it is surrounded by roads, so the city authorities significantly reduced the traffic for convenience and safety of residents and tourists.
The central place of Trafalgar Square, where Nelson's column is located, became a favorite for leisure residents and tourists. This column was built in memory of the famous and talented admiral. The height reaches 44 m, and the statue of the admiral himself is crowned with a height of 5 m. On each side it is decorated with frescoes, which were made from melted guns.
Around the square in the center of London are St. Martin's Church, several embassies and the Arch of the Admiralty. This is also an important transport link. On the Trafalgar Square is the metro station Charing Cross, located on the lines of Bakerloo and North.
The main square of London is a traditional place for protesters of the city, a place for holding various demonstrations and celebrations. So the central square of London is called his heart for no reason, all the most important events take place there.
Every year on the square, festivities are held in honor of the Chinese New Year, they establish the main Christmas tree.
Not long ago, one of the attractions of Trafalgar Square in London were pigeons. Tourists with great pleasure fed birds, and nearby were the sellers of bird food. But in 2000, the mayor banned the sale of feed, and a few years later introduced a ban on feeding birds. The administration explained its actions by too much waste on cleaning the litter and threatening the health of the residents of the city.
Blue cock on Trafalgar Square
Unusual and spectacular sculpture is located on one of the four pedestals, where previously held a presentation of various temporary exhibitions. Initially, the place where the fourth column was installed, was intended for the monument to William IV. Unfortunately, the funds were collected and the place was taken for periodic exhibitions of various artists.
The blue rooster in Trafalgar Square became a symbol of renewal and strength. Sculpture in height of 5 m could become the reason for strife, in fact this bird is considered a symbol of France. But everything was peaceful.
Lions in Trafalgar Square
If the blue handsome man settled on the square relatively recently, then lions are considered old-timers of the city center. Every tourist until recently could not resist and took pictures, sitting on one of them. But during the time the sculptures began to collapse and the city authorities decided to protect them.
Time leaves its imprint. Gradually began to notice that the sculptures are staggering under the weight of tourists, plus all the corrosion has done its job. As a result, each of the four lions on the back found cracks. So the legend of the city decided to guard and now the police drives away all those who are trying to approach the sculptures. According to the famous legend, the lions in Trafalgar Square in London will come to life after Big Ben breaks thirteen times.
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