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The London Sightseeing Guide
The London Sightseeing Guide is the ultimate visitors guide to London for tourists. Written by Londoners, it lists the best places to see and things to do in London. We have tips on London shopping, London museums, London theatres and much more. We hope you enjoy visiting London as much as we enjoy living in London. We love London and you will too!
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Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square is London’s most famous square and is the fourth most popular tourist attraction on Earth with more than fifteen million visitors a year.
The square commemorates the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), a British naval victory over the French and a key battle of the Napoleonic Wars.
At the center of Trafalgar Square is Nelson’s Column a 46 m (151 ft) granite column that has on its top a statue of Admiral Horatio Nelson, who was killed in the Battle of Trafalgar.
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National Gallery
The National Gallery houses a rich collection of over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900. Its collection belongs to the public of the United Kingdom.
Location: National Gallery
North side of Trafalger Square
London W1
Admission: Entry is free except for major exhibitions
Opening Times : Daily 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am -9pm
Closed 1 january, 24-26 December
Nearest Tube: Charing Cross
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