Nelson's Column, London

In London, one of the great and main architectural landmarks is a monument. It is known as Nelson's Column and can be seen in Trafalgar Square. Rising high above the city, Nelson's Column looks out over Whitehall, where he served someone. Nelson's Column is an expression of the triumph of the English over the French and was erected to honor his fame among English naval heroes. This monument was built between 1840 and 1843, and commemorates the death of Admiral Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Nelson's Column was built to face the Admiralty and Portsmouth. The erection of this monument in Nelson's honor is not unusual, as strong words such as "If ever there was a man who won his greatness by action and by suffering, it was the hero of Trafalgar" apply to him.
The statue is 5.5 meters high and is placed on a 46 meter granite column. Nelson's Column is surrounded by fountains and is today guarded by four bronze lion statues. They were designed by Sir Edwin Landseer and were cast by Carlo Marocchetti in 1867. At the top, Nelson's Column is decorated with bronze bas-reliefs of Nelson's naval victories. Captured French guns were used for their construction.