Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar square , at the heart of London is one of the city's most vibrant open spots. It is a landmark in central London enjoyed by Londoners and all visitors.

from 14th century the area was used by courtyard of the great mews stabling which served Whitehall palace. In early 18th century Mews area was cleared, in 1812 architect John Nash set about developing a new street from charing cross to portland street forming a square to be used for public events. In 1830 the space was officially named as Trafalgar Square.
In 1832 the work for the famous National Gallery began.In 1843 Nelson's column was erected.

fountain

The Trafalgar square has a cafe, two fountains,4 Bronze Lions Placed on guard at the base of the Nelson Column.

Getting to Trafalgar Square :-

The Tube

Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines) is the closest Tube station, with an entrance/exit on Trafalgar Square.

The following stations are within a few minutes' walk:

Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines)
Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines)
Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District and Circle lines)

Mainline train

Charing Cross mainline rail station is about a three minute walk from the Square.

Buses

Routes 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 53, 77A, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176, 453 go past Trafalgar Square. Also routes 22 and 94 terminate nearby at Piccadilly Circus. Many of London's night buses serve Trafalgar Square. The following routes start/end near the square: 53, N2, N5, N18, N20, N21, N26, N29, N41, N47, N50, N89, N91, N97, N279, and N381, and these routes go past the square: 6, 12, 23, 24, 88, 139, 176, 453, N3, N9, N11, N13, N15, N36, N44, N52, N77, N155, N159, N343.