Erected in 1840-3 as a memorial to Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson who died at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805
The monument is 51.6m tall and stands in Trafalgar Square. Apparently Adolf Hitler intended to move it to Berlin if his invasion had been successful.
Nearest stations:
UG: Charing Cross 0.05kmOG: London Charing Cross 0.25km
UG: Leicester Square 0.4km
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Public access to the area is always open.Always check details regarding opening hours, accessibility and pricing before travelling.
