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Plaza Independencia, Montevideo, Uruguay
The main/most important square in Montevideo, Uruguay, is the Plaza Independencia. The square, which was created to its current design in the 1830s, separates the old town area from the downtown area. The square consists of green lawns, trees and walkways. It also has the Gateway to the Citadel on one side and the start of (...Find out more)
1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
The Hart Plaza (Phillip A. Hart Plaza) is a plaza situated along part of the Detroit River in Detroit, USA. The 14-acre plaza was opened in 1975 and is named after former US Senator Philip Hart. It is located on the part of the land that Antoine Laumet de La Mothe landed in 1701 when he founded the settlement that became De (...Find out more)
Place du Capitole, Toulouse, France
Place du Capitole is the main square in the city of Toulouse, France. The square is seen as at the heart of the city, it was created in the 18th century and covers around 3 acres of land. The square is bordered by the city hall and the city’s Old Quarter. Throughout its life the square has been a part of several histo (...Find out more)
Juan Carlos Gómez 1352-1400, 11000 Montevideo, Departamento de Montevideo, Uruguay
The oldest square in Montevideo, Uruguay, is the Plaza Matriz (Plaza Constitución). The square was the centre of colonial Montevideo. The city’s oldest building borders the square and other old buildings are located close by. The square has always been used as a meeting place by many and still is today. It is a (...Find out more)
Millennium Square, LS2 3AD, England
Millennium Square is a city square in the city of Leeds, England. The square was built in 2000 as a flagship project to mark the millennium, it is surrounded by some of the city's most important buildings, including the Town Hall, Civic Hall, Leeds General Infirmary and the Civic Theatre. (...Find out more)
Place Kléber, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Place Kleber is the main square of the city of Strasbourg, France. The square was named after Jean-Baptiste Kleber who was a local French General. The square contains a statue of Kleber, it sits on a vault that contains his remains. The square is quite large and is mostly flat and paved but it does contain a fountain and so (...Find out more)
Plaza de la Constitución S/N, Centro Histórico, Centro, 06010 Ciudad de México, Mexico
Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución) is the main square in Mexico City, Mexico. The square has existed in the city for centuries. The square covers 57,600 square metres of land. The square is bordered by the Cathedral, National Palace and the Federal District buildings. In the middle of the square is a big flag p (...Find out more)
Queen Square, Bath, England
Queen Square is a public square in Bath, England. It was designed and built by John Wood the Elder between 1728 and 1736. The square consists of lawns and paths with its focal point being an obelisk dedicated to Frederick, Prince of Wales who visited the city in 1738. The square is bordered by houses, it is a quiet area and (...Find out more)
Kale Barria, 14, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
Plaza Nueva(New Square) is a monumental square situated in Bilbao, Spain. The square was built to a Neoclassical style in 1821, it gets its name from the old square which used to stand on the spot. The square is enclosed by buildings and is accessed through arches. The square is home to a weekly flea market and is also a ve (...Find out more)
Marktpl., 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Düsseldorf Marktplatz is a central square in the Old Town area of Dusseldorf, Germany. The square has existed in the city since it’s first expansion in the 14th century. The square gets its name as it has been a place where markets have been held in the city since 1482. It has a long history of trade and still do (...Find out more)
Kongresni trg, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Congress Square (Kongresni trg) is a central square in the Slovenian capital city, Ljubljana. The square was built in 1821, it was named after the Congress of Ljubljana and was used for ceremonial purposes. The square has always been a meeting place for people in the city, with demonstrations held in the past on the square. (...Find out more)
Burgpl, 40213 Düsseldorf, Germany
Arguably one of the most picturesque postwar period squares in the whole of Germany is Dusseldorf’s Burgplatz. The square connects two of the cites most popular places the Altstadt (Old town) and the Rhine embankment. It is a cobblestoned square that is towered over by the beautiful Schlossturm tower. The square at pr (...Find out more)
701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
Pioneer Courthouse Square is a public square located in the city of Portland, USA. Named after the local Pioneer Courthouse, the square opened in 1984 and covers a whole block of the city. It is known as Portland’s ‘living room’. It is a popular meeting place in the city and a place where numerous city eve (...Find out more)
Praça da Liberdade, Porto, Portugal
Liberdade Square is a square in the city of Porto, Portugal. The origins of the square date back to the 18th century but it was not until the19th century that the square gained importance with the municipality moving to a building on the north side of the square and the Dom Luis bridge being built close by. The square becam (...Find out more)
Fəvvarələr Meydanı, Baku, Azerbaijan
Fountains Square (Parapet) is a public square in Baku, Azerbaijan. The pedestrianised square was first constructed during the Soviet rule of Azerbaijan. A number of interesting fountains were built on the square, hence the name. The square was recently renovated in 2010. It is a place where the people of Baku meet as it is (...Find out more)
Katedros aikštė, Vilnius 01143, Lithuania
Cathedral Square is the main square in the capital city of Lithuania, Vilnius. The square is a major point in the city with it being the home of the city’s cathedral and being situated by the meeting point of the city’s two most major roads. The square is a popular meeting point in the city for people, it is use (...Find out more)
Hősök tere, Budapest 1146, Hungary
Hősök tere is a major square in the Hungarian capital, Budapest. The square has over the years been an important part of Hungarian history, with many major speeches held there. It is also known for its iconic statues and monuments including the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars. The main monument in the square is the Mi (...Find out more)
Piazza Del Duomo, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
Piazza dei Miracoli (Piazza del Duomo) is a square in the city of Pisa, Italy. The square is a focal point of the city, it is the home of some of the city’s major monuments such as the Leaning Tower, the Cathedral and the Baptistery. The square itself is an open area that is partly paved and partly grassed. It is a UN (...Find out more)