Statue of Trajan, Bronze statue at Tower Hill, United Kingdom.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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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