Trafalgar Square: London's Iconic Landmark and Its Famous Features

Trafalgar Square is renowned for:

• Nelson’s Column – 52m monument topped by Admiral Horatio Nelson, victor of the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar.
• Four Bronze Lions – Sculpted by Sir Edwin Landseer, guarding the column’s base since 1867.
• Feral Pigeons – Once fed by tourists in huge numbers; feeding is now banned to protect the stonework.
• The National Gallery – World-class art museum (13th–19th century European paintings) on the north side.
• St. Martin-in-the-Fields – Historic Anglican church (18th c.) at the northeast corner, known for concerts.
• Canada House – Canadian High Commission on the west side.

The square is a major public gathering place, tourist hub, and symbolic heart of London.