Nelson's Column

If you want a picture of yourself sitting at the base of the column or standing next to the lions, make sure you can climb or have someone who can lift you up.

Stand near the main entrance of the National Gallery to view this monument in late afternoon and you will be amazed.

Fitting tribute to a National hero. Nelson died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 where the French and Spanish fleets were destroyed. Children love climbing over the lions at the base.

Popular tourist monument in Trafalgar Square . Don’t climb on the lions, it’s finable offense. Grab a sandwich & coffee from Pret across the road , sit on the monument stairs & watch the world go by.

Iconic Monument in Central London. Always full of people in Trafalgar Square . Has competition with the Tree at Christmas time .

Syncapse Social: Ah, Trafalgar Square , place of the four plinths. We like this landmark ! Do something Social Talk and start conversations with strangers and London fans who could be your new friends.

Situated in the centre of Trafalgar Square ; lovely landmark

Great view from the national museum

Picturesque memorial to the great admiral of the British navy

Look for the 4 lions guarding Nelson's column

The four iron depictions of his greatest battles at the base of the column are actually made of the cannons of the ships defeated at Waterloo.

The monument was constructed between 1840-1843 and commemorates the death of Admiral Nelson at Trafalgar in 1805. The 4 bronze lions on the base were added in 1867. It is 169ft 3ins high [Wikipedia]. Read more

The bronze lions at the base of the column are very popular with tourists

If you must take a picture of this then take a silhouette. Pictures with the lion look much nicer.

The statue of Horatio Nelson, killed at his greatest victory at Trafalgar in 1805, is 18 feet tall. If Hitler had conquered Britain, he planned to have the column moved to Berlin.

Grab a coffee & climb on it ☕️ ????

Join the kids in climbing up the big lions. Just don't fall and embarrass yourself.

Tours are available by booking in advance

Despite a controversial affair with married Emma Hamilton, Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar ensured an enduring legacy: this monument was only begun 35 years after his death. Find your maritime story. Read more

It's great fun climbing the monument and sitting on the massive metal lions :D

Take a photo for remembrance. It's rather iconic.

Love the lions..!!

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Great place to people watch .

Nice sculpture of blue coq

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Follow the Field Marshals to a palace and seek the saint of casket makers. #wonkas

Big statue of Horatio Nelson.

It's was tall

Easy place to meet, just agree on which lion.

No, it's NOT Nelson Mandela...

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Была построена в период с 1840 по 1843 год в память об адмирале Горацио Нельсоне, погибшем в Трафальгарском сражении в 1805 году. Статуя Нельсона высотой 5,5 м расположена на вершине 46м колонны.

Лицо изваяния обращено к югу, в сторону Адмиралтейства и Портсмута — места, где стоит корабль Королевского военно-морского флота Великобритании «HMS Victorу», флагман легендарного флотоводца.

Bonito monumento ubicado en Trafalgar Square, y que tiene un alto valor simbólico. Interesante.

памятник великому аглицкому вояке! не нельсону манделе))))

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