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Trafalgar Square

Centre of the City, London SW1A, England (Mayfair / St James's / Piccadilly / Green Park )
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Ranked #141 of 890 attractions in London
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Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: A 145-foot-high monument, bearing a statue of Lord Horatio Nelson guarded by lions, marks the spot considered the center of London.
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

This enormous square next to the famous National Gallery is a fun place to stroll in the good weather. During the summer months there are free events such as outdoor performance and outdoor cinema. It is also host to some specialist (often free) events such as the Japanese Festival and Swedish Festival which shcwcase national cultures and food. The 4th... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

There are so many large statues here on the square as well as large building around it. We were lucky enough to see the square from atop our Big Bus, so it made it easy to snap pictures. This square is like no other square. The fountains are elaborate. The National Museum is directly behind it. There is a lot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

fantastic place to visit or use as a meeting place. Great for people watching. Lovely when the sun goes down and fountain lights up. Definately something to tick off your London to Do list!

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Beijing, China
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 NEW

In a city full of squares, this one is my favorite. Great photos during the day and night with fountain, statues, and 4 lions. Typically there are events here during the weekends with music and vendors. This is a great place for people watching.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

A must see in london for the tourists. Beautiful place to take some pictures. Do not forget to visit the national museum, too.

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Breda, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

Fantastic atmosphere here. Also at night when the fountains light up. Everybody comes here to just sit and watch the world go buy. Buy some food at a nearby shop and instead of eating in the shop or on the go, take it to the square and enjoy a picknick.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

I really enjoy coming to Traf square, there is always something to Watch here too. Not a very far walk away from Big Ben and another great place for some lunch

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Covington, Kentucky
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

And watch for the birds... Very significant location to Londoners and cost nothing so must go and enjoy. Leave here and walk to Buckingham palace

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We often use Trafalgar Square for a meeting point. This iconic place for the British history is convenient place to start or get together. SOHO and Piccadilly Circus is just a stone away!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We emerge from the subway at Charing Cross to be greeted by this wondrous site. Great view of what makes London amazing.

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