Trafalgar Square

Probably one of the most iconic landmarks in London. Who doesn’t want a photo with a lion? There’s usually buskers entertaining the crowds outside the National Gallery. An easy walk from the Houses of Parliament too.

Unfortunately they have fencing up all around the fountains which looks unsightly. Apart from that not as busy as I thought it would be. Nice to see the statue and lions. Great place to sit and watch the world go by.

Yesterday was a day I when to to have my nails done then after I say catch the bus to go home by my self so I see plenty people where dear so I say go down and have a look,so I see some Jamaica lady so I make two jokes and I say let s take a picture of and that is what we doing already tell them I will put it on line I went to see the water falls for free nice place to visit and have fun with the 💦 are music feel free

One of the most beautiful tourist spots in London. Also super central with short walks to Westminster Palace, Leicester Square and Embankment. Spend some time here to people-watch.

Such a great atmosphere in this square so many things going on. Water fountains, statues, street acts , the vibrancy is great to sit back and take it all in. We visited twice once at twilight and once during the day. Both gave us different fantastic experiences.

Very nice place to add on your list when visiting London. A free place to go to. National art gallery is also just in front so worth a visit.

The best way to reach there is by tube train or national rail to Charring Cross. Nice fountains with relaxing place & beautiful architectural veiws.

I visited a lot of different type places but i love this breath taking place. It’s most popular visited place in london. From my point view, Trafalgar Square is amazing place.

Trafalgar Square is a very busy public square accented by the National Portrait Gallery in the background. The Charing Cross Tube station is right her, as was our comfy room at the Trafalgar St. James across the street. For the sights and activities that Gayle and I enjoyed during our 5-night stay in London, things don't get much more convenient than this. The square's name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21st October 1805. We didn't really hang out here much, although we certainly walked through a lot, enjoyed multiple people watching opportunities, and practiced not getting hit as we crossed several streets in the immediate area. The coolest thing was National Portrait Gallery's light show one night that was part of its 200-year anniversary celebration.

Trafalgar Square is a public square in the City of Westminster, Central London, established in the early 19th century around the area formerly known as Charing Cross. The square's name commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain that took place on 21st October 1805 off the coast of Cape Trafalgar. Definitely hard to visit London without hanging out in Trafalgar Square. I admit it has been a long time since I've been to London. I have great memories and you can believe me when I say it's a beautiful place to spend time soaking up the history and architecture.

This square is across from the art museum. Today was a action to free Iran protest. Lots of police activity and voices over speakers. We didn't stay. Don't know anyone from Iran.

Just like many spots of London there is plenty of history represented here. The area encompassed the celebration of the British's naval victory at the battle of Trafalgar during the Napoleonic wars that occurred in the fall (October specifically) of 1805 along the coastline of Cape Trafalgar. Take. Walk around and feel the proud history of the British and expand a little more knowledge into your world history memory bank.

Historical Square right next to the National Gallery Museum. Prefect to take a stroll through and take in some of the architecture while reading up on some of the more prominent figures & their statues. Centrally located so well worth checking out when staying in London.

What's not to love about Trafalgar Square. In the heart of it all and so easy to get to and explore. Rich history including the only statue of George Washington in London! Lovely architecture, really awesome street performers and stunning scenery. What a place to visit!

It seems as though there might be some construction taking place at Trafalgar Square with scaffolding covering some of the structures. I had visited London a decade ago and didn't realize I was standing in the same spot I had previously visited, because of some of the changes. However, Trafalgar Square is an easily accessible stop if you're already in the area as it's right in the heart of some of London's busiest (and most touristy) spots!

Busy square the dates back to the days of Edward the first in the 1200s. Commemorate the famous victory of the admiral Viscount Nelson in the battle of Trafalgar in 1805 where he was killed. The Nelson column on top is the statue of the admiral, and one of London's most favorite landmarks.

Trafalgar Square is an iconic London landmark with its beautiful fountains and majestic lions and I was taken aback by how beautiful it was and the buzz in the air is exciting and such a lovely vibe.

Really large space, lots of ppl around taking pictures. Very beautiful and historic. The lions were cool.

Very nice place to visit, hang and explore the old London. The gallery has a long line to get in so we didn't get the chance to go inside. Overall, the visit was pleasant and very informative. It gives you the feeling and idea on how lives were lived during the earlier years. Truly, a remarkable place to visit.

Beautiful landmark! It's crowded but definitely a spot to check out! Can also go to the national gallery as another stop in your trip.

during our visit, the mlb takeover was happening and it was so cool. bunch of interactive stuff to do. it was a lot of fun

I always want to see this place. And normally only see it online or from post card, but it was nice to be able to see it for myself . And being there walking around the area and Piccadilly location.

A dream come true seeing this and visiting. Didn't have nearly enough time to see it all....

Trafalgar Square is a plaza that is one of the most famous landmarks in London. Trafalgar Square was established in the early 19th century. The focal point of this bustling square is the 169 foot tall statue of Admiral Nelson commemorating his victory at Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Beautiful and bustling. A definite place to stop and enjoy if London site seeing. There are plenty of dining and shopping choices in the area and a bazaar during the Christmas season. I only subtracted 1 star due to there not being much explanation of the history of the square posted (easily found online). A must see.

Trafalgar Square is a popular gathering place for Londoners and tourists alike. The square is often used for protests, rallies, and celebrations. It is also a popular spot for street performers and musicians. They had a protest about freeing Iranian women today along with lots of street tourists all around. We visited Trafalgar Square today and it was a a sunny yet brisk afternoon. The square was bustling with activity. There were people playing chess, feeding the pigeons, and simply enjoying the sunshine. I took a few minutes to sit on a bench and admire the view. The square is truly a beautiful place, and I'm glad I had the chance to visit it.

"Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while." - The Princess Bride Trafalgal Square is the place to get in touch with your inner Anglophile. Wanderlust away and selfies galore with historical statues, like Florence Nightingale, et al. Admire the Victorian era up close and personal. Tired of all the pomp & circumstance? How about a visit to one of the famous "Red Box" telephone booths, from the "tiny" 8-foot ones, to the monstrous 10-foot ones, the later would even dwarf Fezzik! Princesses welcome too! Trafalgal Square is located in Westminster, so you'll get there without any touristy maps. Trust! And if you're a tad curios this square is named after the Battle of Trafalgar, the British naval victory in the Napoleonic Wars over France and Spain. And yet today we're all friends! In the end, I recommend wandering Trafalgar Square. It's steps away from Westminster Abbey and a stone's throw to Buckingham Palace. The National Gallery and British Museum can be found here for all you art aficionados. You don't have to do much to get here... just don't forget tea at four, Buttercup! Ah true love! Ta!

The square is really impressive! Lots of things happening from the energy of the crowd of people gathered here at all times of day, the history of the architecture and the modern art pieces scattered around. I will say that it can also be a little bit overwhelming. Lots of tourists and tourist type things here almost took away from the experience. One thing we noticed that I was fascinated by was how as the sun went down different parts of the historical statues were lit in different ways and kept changing as the sun moved up and away from the statue - very beautiful.

Especially early in the morning before there's a bunch of people around, it's really a beautiful space to walk through and take pictures in. There's a large lovely fountain, statues, and is right in front of the National Gallery. This is a quintessential location to see when you are walking around London. It's open but there's a lot to look at. The incredibly tall statue of Lord Nelson on a giant pillar really commands the space. The surrounding buildings are beautiful too. It's worth making it a part of your walking route if you can and possibly sit on the edge of the fountain and people watch.

Another truly iconic sight in my favorite city in the World - London! It is a huge, largely pedestrian, square. Easy to access by Tube from anywhere in the city. Walk around, drink in the history, take pics of the huge lions, resist jumping in the fountain (except on NYE!!), and try to avoid the milling humanity like yourself and the crazy pigeons. That said I deduct a star because back in the day you could buy bags of pigeon feed and pose for pics covered in the critters ;-) A great launching point for many other sights - it is adjacent to the National Gallery for instance. A short walk to so much more from Piccadilly Circus, to Leicester Square and Convent Garden and the West End Two thumbs up! Review #66 2019

Trafalgar Square is such a fun place to hang out. It's a great place to sightsee and to people watch. It's a bit crowded but not as crazy as nearby Leicester Square or Picadilly Circus. At any given time, you'll find street performers and people dressed up as cartoon characters roaming the square. There's lots of places to sit and you'll have a great view of some of London's most prominent landmarks including the National Gallery. It's easy to stay entertained with all of the live music and street dancing that goes on here. But this part of town is also hustle city. People are always trying to make a buck off of tourists. For the most part it seems legitimate (people selling handcrafted souvenirs), but I'd keep an eye out for the fakes. They usually have annual holiday events here. This is also a popular spot for protests. I witnessed a small one while I was there. It seems to generally be a safe area, but I'm not sure I'd be hanging around while bigger protests are taking place. If you're walking around downtown London, you're almost bound to cross by Trafalgar Square. It poses as a great rest stop in between all of the walking and exploring. It's also an easy place to get to from the tube station. While you're there, make sure you stop at the National Gallery. It's totally free to the enter and such an amazing art gallery.

Trafalgar Square is just an awesome place to hangout and take pictures. I highly recommend a visit during your stay in London.

Named after the victory in the battle of Trafalgar. That was a naval battle off the coast of Spain. Lord Nelson has his own column here with lions surrounding it. These symbolise the heroism of Nelson, or something like that. It's a large pedestrian square in the heart of London. At Christmas they put up a tree which is a gift from Norway as thanks for helping during the war. This years version looks rather terrible to be honest, no offence Norway. It's a good spot to hang out and take in the city atmosphere and people watch, before you continue to look for somewhere to eat or where to use the bathroom, which is really 90% of what a holiday is.

Trafalgar Square is a central hub in the middle of London. Surrounding the square is the National Gallery Museum, High Commission of Canada and the South African High Commission. All of the buildings are huge, columned and very important looking, making it a great area to walk around and observe. The Square is close to the Piccadilly Circus area, which is where things get really hectic and touristy. When you're walking around, just keep an eye on your bag and enjoy the ride.

Just a beautiful spot. We stayed in one of the buildings adjacent for our AirBnb and were less than a minute away. So much history here, apparently dating all the way back to the 13th century, but most from the early 19th century. Beautiful spot for pictures. All free. Lots of people but it's a big space. Going to slip out tomorrow and take some pictures before anyone else gets up. Lots of touristy shops nearby and places to eat.

Marvelous! Absolutely marvelous. Trafalgar Square should be a must-see when traveling to London for the first time. On one side, you'll notice the obvious tall statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson, surrounded by four lions. The lions alone are quite the tourist attraction themselves, whenever the city allows for tourists to photograph them when in touching proximity. Due to the New Year's Day parade of 2018, the base of the Nelson monument was surrounded by fencing. Bummer! The National Gallery of Art is nearby, followed by unique outdoor art exhibits. Of course, there is additional shopping across the street, all at a reasonable-to-high price. Theatres that show popular Broadway plays & other classics are about a 3-4 minute walk, as well as a Tube station. One of the more livlier London locations (other than Soho, or Picadilly Circus) that is great to shop, people watch, and take plenty of photographs to enjoy for many years to come.

Did this spot blow my mind? Well no, no it didn't but there is history here, so if you are in the area this is a must stop to take some pictures. During the warmer months, this place gets pretty packed. I remember that when I lived in England back in my military days.

Popular square in front of the National gallery. Plaza popular en frente a la National gallery.

Great spot for sightseeing in London- you've got the lions, the National Gallery, the roundabout, feisty pigeons everywhere, Picadilly Square just up the street, several bubbling fountains, tons of tourists, and the bustle of street performers. I wouldn't say it's charming but it's definitely one of those can't-miss spots and it's located in an area with lots of dining, drinking, and entertainment options, too. Unfortunately, on the weekend we are in the area, most of this was blocked off and inaccessible for some sort of special event. Apparently barriers have been up around the lions (all of them!) for nearly a month, regardless of the event. I was super disappointed to be unable to get a quintessential photo with the lions- Napoleon, the Plinth, and the giant thumbs-up are great, but it was frustrating to see the iconic lions blocked off for no apparent reason. Go for the people watching instead, 'cause rumor has it the barriers are up to stay.

This place was okay. It is definitely very grand. I guess I didn't enjoy this square as much because there weren't very many seats available to sit. Instead, many people just gathered and sat on the steps, which made it hard to move around. We brought our lunch here and there were many yellow jackets swarming around trying to have a taste of our meal. It was definitely annoying. There are a lot of street performers. We found a cartoonist who drew our pictures. That was really cool! If you are in the area, I would pass by. It is such a historic location!

I would highly suggest finding a bike tour that takes you to all the main spots. It's a great way to see the sights, get a workout in and do it with a local that knows the details! On my bike tour, we saw: Princess Diana's Memorial Albert Memorial Green Park Hyde Park Wellington Arch Kensington Palace Buckingham Palace Trafalgar Square The National Gallery Westminster Abby

This place can be a mad house of tourists, but it's a great spot to sit back and relax before hitting the National Museum or exploring more of London. It has a statue of Napoleon watching over you! You can't beat that. There are a ton of pigeons here and many of them are pretty feisty. They will get you if you don't feed them. It's a nice little spot with many statues, but you probably won't stay here long. Still, that's fine as it's purpose is to sit back and enjoy before you continue your journey.

Something like NY's Time Square, except Trafalgar Square is much more breathtaking (that's my opinion and I'm sticking to it LOL). An area filled with tons of people (tourists & locals) because it's just cool like that. Amazing street performances, eateries, billboards, flashing lights, car horns, traffic congestion, art museums, theaters, retail shops galore and all-around magnificent sights to see. Bring your camera, there will be plenty to capture from selfies to the beautiful British architecture. Even the skies overlooking Trafalgar are astonishing. Great for the entire family or couples looking for something romantic to do along the beaten path. Oh bring your pocketbook, you WILL be spending moolah. Enjoy, ~Christy

Trafalgar is a huge square right in front of the National Gallery. Beautiful fountain and statues around the square. Nelson's column is the highlight and looms tall over everything else. Very crowded with locals and tourists. Busy busy busy! Great place to grab a snack and people watch.

Not really a place you spend a lot of time at but a good tourist spot to get some cool photos. Free of charge to walk around. Pet friendly, family friendly, outdoors. Busy but clean for the most part.

What a nice square to use as reference point, to help you guide through the city. Lots of people and traffic here, so it can feel like chaos. It had classic statues and monuments, a nice place to admire.

London's Trafalgar Square is home to Nelson's Column, the iconic stone lions, the famous Fourth Plinth and lots of pigeons. It's a must-see destination for visitors to London. You'll often find cultural events, performances, shows and other special activities going on in the square by the fountains. This is also a center of national democracy and protest. Rallies and demonstrations are frequently held during weekends for different political, religious or just general issues. The Mayor of London supports this democratic tradition, and gives access to the square for such causes.

Trafalgar Square is a neat spot to see and relax. It is located right in front of the National Gallery and has street performers, statues and fountains. It can get crowded so we did not stay too long.

Trafalgar Square is one of the most famous and popular Square in London, the beautiful National Gallery adds extra charm of this place. Many events, sometime even demonstration will choose this place as their location, many street artists like to perform here, this place is never boring. Plus it is just couple blocks away from the Piccadilly Circus, it is quite nice way to walk from here to there. There're couple quite nice sculptures around this square and two lovely fountains. Although it doesn't have much green field, it is quite nice place to just sit down and enjoy the local life. I really like the atmosphere here a lot, and there are many different people around.

Great place for people watching!! Lots of people in this square not just the tourists. Many local people just hang out here, near the fountain, sit on the stairs. There are street performers. Busy traffics in that area. There are shops and pubs in the surrounding area. There is a National Gallery in that square. It is a nice area to walk around.

Lovely area quite close to lots of activities, restaurants, theaters, etc. Lovely architecture and lots of hustle and bustle around this part even at night. A nice area to walk around or do a leisurely afternoon picnic as a tourist.

It's hard to review Trafalgar Square ... no museum, no entry fee, no song-and-dance ... it's just there. Of course, what IS there is iconic and fun to see. At the center is Nelson's Column: built in the 1840s monument to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson (who died at the Battle of Trafalgar). Then there's the beautiful Edwin Lutyens fountain. And of course, the four gigantic bronze lions, sculpted by Sir Edwin Landseer, that everybody wants to sit on top of. There's also a lot of street performers and general goings-on in the Square. You may want to check their schedules, because you may find a concert or exhibition in the Square.

If you happen to be in London you would probably land up here sooner or later (as is the case with Picadilly Circus). Basically this is where the National Gallery is located, as is the entrance to St James Park, and also Nelson's Column. When I was here a few years back this seemed to be one of the places protestors (usually young university students who have too much time on their hands). The do have some toilets here, as well has some interesting people either doing drawings, or pretending to be statues of some sort. Personally, I generally just wander through here, particularly after my first experience here.

I told BF Trafalgar Square was one of our must-dos in London. He said no problem, we can't miss it. And he was right. Almost everyday, we passed by Trafalgar Square - some days by bus, some days by foot, some days both! We took the standard tourist pictures with the lions, learned about history from the plaques detailing Admiral Nelson's battles, and caught many a water Pokémon at the fountains. No free public restrooms though. The one by the stairs towards the National Gallery requires a few pence for entry! Trafalgar Square is a must stop spot if it's not already on your route in London! Plus, on days when you want to just sit and relax, it's a great place to do so while people watching.

There's plenty history in this square aside from the lions (e.g. Cleopatra). However the lions are the main event!

Trafalgar Square is one of the many cool areas of London, it is a plaza in the Covent Garden / Westminster area of the capital city. The area might be known as Charring Cross, for example, it is really close to Strand and Charing Cross Station, but it was renamed after the Battle of Trafalgar as the UK battled Spain and France in 1805. As a public square, it can get pretty busy and sadly in recent times it has been ruined more than most areas in London by demonstrations and protest, mainly down to it being such an open square in a prominent, central WC2 London location. Trafalgar Square is also in the cool the sense, that you can come here and see statues of lions and Nelson's Column making it pretty cool and memorable. It is also home to The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton which is a stunning (albeit very expensive) "five-star" hotel. It's one of the places you must-see in London, and trust me there's a lot to see as London is an amazing, huge and beautiful city, being pretty much central to everything via the tube or the many buses which serve the square, it'd be rude to rank this place too poorly, it impresses me so a four-star is in order here for one of the many cool London attractions.

We've always liked the beautiful statuary around Trafalgar Square and we've long known of its location for huge protests. Today was a special experience, as we attended the demonstration against Trump and it was quite memorable. Not only were there huge numbers of wonderful signs & costumes (and various other things), but we talked to many people and that in itself was a terrific experience. All of them were thrilled that we live in NYC and were present for this event. Also, I had a particularly amazing encounter: I was speaking to a woman around my age who turned out to have lived in NYC several decades ago. It turned out that we lived *just a few doors away from each other* from 1978-1982.