Trafalgar Square was laid out in 1830, and is home to Nelson's Column and the lions.
The statue of Admiral Lord Nelson dominates Trafalgar Square from 167 feet above it. The Square and Nelson's Column was built to commemorate his naval victory at Trafalga in 1805. Four majestic bronze lions, each 20 feet long and 11 feet tall guard the base of Nelson's Column. Each year people from all parts of London congregate on Trafalga Square on 31st December to celebrate the New Year and the Square is a popular destination for tourists all year round.
Nearby Piccadilly Circus is equally popular. During the weekend this place is absolutely packed with people. Nightlife is in abundance here, there are nightclubs, the MGM Cinema, local pubs and bars, people trying to draw your picture and the Trocadero Center. Inside the Trocadero is Segaworld, the world's largest indoor theme park, spanning seven floors and offering all kinds of 21st Century games.
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