10.
Zocalo Mexico
Located in the heart of the historic center of Mexico City, the Zócalo is one of the
largest squares in the world.
It is flanked by the Metropolitan Cathedral to the north, and the National Palace to the
east, as well as a number of other historic buildings.
A huge Mexican flag occupies the center, which is ceremoniously lowered and raised each day.
The city square has been a gathering place for Mexicans since Aztec times, having been
the site of Mexica ceremonies.
9.
Grand Place Belgium
The Grand Place (or Grote Markt) is the central city square of Brussels in Belgium.
It is surrounded by guildhalls, the city’s Town Hall, and the Breadhouse.
Along with the Atomium and Manneken Pis , the square is the most important tourist destination
in Brussels.
Every two years in August, an enormous “flower carpet” is set up in the Grand Place for
a few days.
A million colorful begonias are set up in patterns covering a large part of the square.
8.
Old Town Square Czech
Located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, Prague’s Old Town Square is often
bursting with tourists and locals in the summer.
Featuring various architectural styles including the Gothic Týn Cathedral and baroque Saint
Nicholas Church, the city square is an oasis for travelers wearied by Prague’s narrow
streets.
Among many churches, tourists may find the Astronomical Clock on this square, while the
tower at the Old Town Hall offers a panoramic view of the Old Town.
7.
Piazza San Marco Italy
Piazza San Marco, is the principal square of Venice, where it is generally known just
as “the Piazza”.
A remark often attributed to Napoleon calls the Piazza San Marco “The drawing room of
Europe”.
It is one of the great city squares in Europe where human voices prevail over the sounds
of motorized traffic.
The Basilica of San Marco, one of the highlights of Venice, is located at the eastern end of
the square.
The Piazza San Marco is the lowest point in Venice, and as a result it is the first to
flood during storms or even heavy rain.
6.
Tiananmen Square China
Tiananmen Square in Beijing is the largest city square in the world.
The square is surrounded by Soviet-style monuments and government buildings.
Tiananmen Square remains an astounding place and a spot to linger and see visitors from
all over China, many visiting their capital for the first time.
There is a flag raising and lowering ceremony at dawn and dusk at the north end of the square.
There are 4 marble lions in front of the Tiananmen gate, the northwest one has a bullet hole
on its stomach from the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.
5.
Main Market Square Poland A popular tourist attraction in Poland, the
Main Market Square (Rynek Główny ) in the Old Town in Kraków is the largest medieval
town square in Europe dating back to the 13th century.
The square is surrounded by historical townhouses, historic buildings, palaces and churches.
The center of the square is dominated by the Cloth Hall, rebuilt in 1555 in the Renaissance
style, topped by a beautiful attic.
Rising above the city square are the Gothic towers of Saint Mary’s Basilica.
4.
Times Square USA
New York’s famous city square, Times Square is located at the junction of Broadway and
Seventh Avenue and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets.
A place filled with video screens, LED signs, and flashing lights; a top attraction or a
tourist nightmare depending on your perspective, the “new” Times Square is a family-friendly
theme park of themed restaurants, theaters and hotels, as well as a developing business
district.
The lights and signs can be viewed anytime, but the most enchanting experience comes when
one visits Times Square at night, as all the signs and screens are ablaze with color.
Times Square is also well known for its famous New Year’s Eve ball drop.
3.
Saint Peter's Square Italy Saint Peter’s Square is located directly
in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, Rome.
Colossal Tuscan colonnades, four columns deep, frame the trapezoidal entrance to the basilica
and the massive elliptical square which precedes it.
At the center of the ellipse stands an Egyptian obelisk which was transported from Egypt to
Rome during the reign of Emperor Augustus.
It was moved from the circus to its current site in 1586 under the direction of Pope Sixtus
V. During the Middle Ages, the gilt ball on top of the obelisk was believed to contain
the ashes of Julius Caesar.
When the ancient metal ball was removed however, only dust was found.
2.
Piazza del Campo Italy One of Europe’s greatest medieval city squares,
the Piazza del Campo is the principal public space of the historic center of Siena, Tuscany,
Italy.
It is renowned worldwide for its beauty and architectural integrity.
The Palazzo Pubblico and its famous tower, as well as various palazzi signorili belonging
to the wealthiest of Siena families surround the shell-shaped piazza.
The twice-per-year horse-race, Palio di Siena, involves circling the Piazza del Campo, on
which a thick layer of dirt has been laid, three times and usually lasts no more than
90 seconds.
1.
Red Square Russia The Red Square is located in the heart of
Moscow and the first destination for most visitors to the city.
The square is surrounded by Saint Basil’s Cathedral, the State History Museum, Lenin’s
Mausoleum and one of the Kremlin’s long brick walls.
The name Red Square derives neither from the color of the bricks around it nor from the
link between the color red and communism.
Rather, the name came about because the Russian word krasnaya can mean either “red” or
“beautiful”.
This word was originally applied to Saint Basil’s Cathedral and was subsequently transferred
to the nearby square.
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