Trafalgar Square
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:04
Welcome to Trafalgar Square, the largest non-park public space in London and the symbolic heart of the city. Since its completion in the mid-nineteenth century, this square has served as London's premier site for celebrations,…
Listen in the app2Nelson’s Column — A Hero in the Sky1:47
Towering 52 meters above us is Nelson’s Column, an iconic monument designed by William Railton and completed in 1843. At the very top stands a five-meter-high granite statue of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, the victor of the…
Listen in the app3The Landseer Lions — Paws of a Golden Retriever1:46
Guarding the four corners of Nelson's Column are the famous Trafalgar Square lions, designed by the Victorian artist Sir Edwin Landseer. Completed in 1867, these massive bronze figures are intended to represent the four corners…
Listen in the app4The Fountains — Lutyens and Crowd Control1:40
The two magnificent fountains that grace Trafalgar Square are not merely decorative; they have a fascinating history rooted in public order. The original fountains were installed in 1845, primarily as a way to reduce the amount…
Listen in the app5The Fourth Plinth — A Stage for Modern Art1:31
In the northeast corner of the square stands the 'Fourth Plinth.' While the other three corners of the square feature permanent bronze statues—General Napier, Major General Havelock, and King George IV—the fourth plinth remained…
Listen in the app6The Smallest Police Station and Imperial Measures1:38
Trafalgar Square hides two fascinating secrets right in plain sight. First, look at the southeast corner of the square at a hollow, circular stone pillar topped with a lamp. …
Listen in the app7St. Martin-in-the-Fields — The Royal Parish1:37
To the east of the square stands the church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, an architectural gem designed by James Gibbs and completed in 1726. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections1:32
As we stand back and take in the panoramic view of Trafalgar Square, we see more than just a tourist attraction; we see the public living room of London. This space has been a site of constant change for over two centuries,…
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What is Trafalgar Square?
Trafalgar Square is a place in 시티오브웨스트민스터 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 시티오브웨스트민스터 |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 13 min 35 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5081, -0.1281 |
| Last updated |
