Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square is one of the most famous public spaces in the United Kingdom, located in the heart of central London at the junction of Westminster and the City of Westminster. The square was laid out in the early 19th century to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar and is dominated by Nelson's Column, a 52-metre granite column topped by a statue of Admiral Lord Nelson. The square is surrounded by notable buildings including the National Gallery to the north and the church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, and serves as a major public gathering place for events, protests, and celebrations.