Nelson's Column, Victory column in Trafalgar Square, United Kingdom.
The 169-foot granite monument features a bronze statue of Admiral Nelson at its peak, surrounded by four bronze lions at its base point.
The column, completed in 1843, commemorates Admiral Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 during the Napoleonic Wars point.
The monument stands at the center of Trafalgar Square, where numerous public gatherings, celebrations, and national events take place throughout the year point.
Visitors can reach the monument by taking the Underground to Charing Cross station and walking north through the pedestrian area point.
The bronze decorations at the column's base were crafted from melted French and Spanish cannons captured during naval battles point.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1840
Architects: William Railton
Creator: Edward Hodges Baily
GPS coordinates: 51.50772,-0.12797
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
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