Trafalgar Square is a square located in central London that serves as a monument to the Battle of Trafalgar of 1805, which was a major victory by the British navy in the Napoleonic wars. The square consists of a large central area surrounded by busy streets, with the National Gallery on one side. In the center of the square one can see Nelson's Column, surrounded by fountains and four huge sculpted bronze lions. The column features a statue of Lord Nelson, the admiral of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar . The four corners of the square have four plinths, or base structures for other pedestals and columns. Three of the plinths contain statues while the fourth one does not. It still has not been decided what statue would be erected there, so while it remains empty, it has been used clandestinely by companies or people for publicity stunts. The square has been the site of many political demonstrations in the past, and remains so today. There are also events that are regularly held that highlight London 's multicultural music and dance scene.
The Trafalgar Square lies at the center of London 's bus routes, so it's a popular stop-over for bus riders. The Square is also a very popular part of a night out on the town in London .
