Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is a square in central London where the three primary streets of Westminster – Strand, Whitehall and Mall – meet at the site of the Charing Cross. Originally wore the name of the square of King William IV, but the final name was in honor of the British victory in 1805 in a sea battle at Cape Trafalgar. Square – an important transport interchange. It also goes to the Charing Cross metro station on the Bakerloo and North lines. Numerous holidays and festivals are held here, in winter the main Christmas tree of the country is established. The square appeared in 1820 on the site of the old Whitehall stables.