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'''Trafalgar Square''' is a public square in the [[City of Westminster]], [[Central London]]. It was established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The square is named to commemorate the [[Battle of Trafalgar]], a British naval victory in the [[Napoleonic Wars]] over [[France]] and [[Spain]] that took place on 21 October 1805 off the coast of [[Cape Trafalgar]].

==History==
The site of Trafalgar Square has been a significant landmark since the 13th century when it housed the King's Mews. In 1826, the architect [[John Nash (architect)|John Nash]] began to develop the area as part of a plan to improve the urban landscape of London. The square was officially opened to the public in 1844.

==Features==
Trafalgar Square is renowned for its central monument, [[Nelson's Column]], which is guarded by four lion statues at its base. The column commemorates Admiral [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson|Horatio Nelson]], who died at the Battle of Trafalgar. The square also features several other statues and sculptures, including the equestrian statue of [[George IV of the United Kingdom|King George IV]], and statues of [[Henry Havelock]] and [[Charles James Napier]].

The [[National Gallery, London|National Gallery]] is located on the north side of the square, housing a vast collection of Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. The [[St Martin-in-the-Fields]] church is situated to the northeast of the square.

==Cultural Significance==
Trafalgar Square is a key cultural and social hub in London. It has been the site of numerous political demonstrations, community gatherings, and public celebrations. The square is also famous for its annual [[Christmas tree]], a gift from the city of [[Oslo]] to the people of London since 1947, in gratitude for British support during [[World War II]].

==Events==
The square hosts various events throughout the year, including [[New Year's Eve]] celebrations, [[St. Patrick's Day]] festivities, and cultural festivals. It is also a popular location for film shoots and public art installations.

==Transport==
Trafalgar Square is well-connected by public transport. The nearest [[London Underground]] stations are [[Charing Cross tube station|Charing Cross]], [[Embankment tube station|Embankment]], and [[Leicester Square tube station|Leicester Square]]. Several bus routes also serve the area.

==Related Pages==
* [[Nelson's Column]]
* [[National Gallery, London]]
* [[St Martin-in-the-Fields]]
* [[Charing Cross]]
* [[City of Westminster]]
* [[John Nash (architect)]]
* [[Battle of Trafalgar]]
* [[Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson]]

==Categories==
[[Category:Squares in London]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in London]]
[[Category:Monuments and memorials in London]]
[[Category:City of Westminster]]

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