Statue of Trajan, Bronze statue at Tower Hill, United Kingdom.
The Statue of Trajan is a bronze figure at Trinity Square depicting the Roman emperor in classical dress, holding a scroll and raising one hand in a commanding gesture. The work stands on a pedestal near Tower Hill station and represents the Roman influence on London's landscape.
Emperor Trajan ruled Rome from 98 to 117 AD and expanded the empire to its greatest extent. The statue was installed in 1980 near the old London Wall to commemorate this significant Roman period.
The bronze figure references an original from the 1st century found in Italy, symbolizing Emperor Trajan's power and influence. Visitors can feel a direct connection to Roman antiquity in London through this reproduction.
The statue sits at Trinity Square within walking distance of Tower Hill station. Note that the sculpture is positioned on elevated ground, which may limit accessibility for some visitors.
The statue has a surprising history as its head does not match its body, coming from different original sources. The pieces were discovered separately in a Southampton scrapyard during the 1920s before being reassembled.
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