Friday, February 17, 2012

Guide for Travellers Staying at Hotels near Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is a popular area within the capital city of London. This public space is a famous tourist attraction since ages. This square was developed to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar in the year 1805. Just right at the centre of the square is the Nelson's Column which stands still to honour the victory of Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar over the French. Greater London Authority manages the Square. There are roadways on three sides of the Trafalgar Square consisting of large Central area.

The area boasts of several attractive statues, sculptures and fountains thus, attracting tourists from all across the globe. Other than this, the Trafalgar Square is a vivacious place often used for hosting wide range of activities including special events which tourists staying in hotels near Trafalgar Square must witness. Here are few of these to be checked out:

VE Day Celebrations:

VE Day is Victory in Europe Day which is celebrated on 8 May 1945. During that time, the square was crowded all over to witness the formal announcement that the war was over by Sir Winston Churchill.