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The most impressive building on Odeonsplats square is the monumental Teatinerkirhe cathedral (1663-1767), built in honor of Crown Prince Ferdinand Maria
Sobornaya Square is surrounded by Palace of Facets, Patriarch's Palace, Dormition, Archangel and Annunciation Cathedrals, Deposition Church and Ivan the Great Bell Tower
Manezhnaya Square, located near the Kremlin and Alexander Garden and separated by Resurrection Gate from the Red Square, is the most famous square in Moscow after the latter
In Pushkin (Strastnaya) Square, the largest square of the Boulevard Ring, stands the first in Russia monument to A.S. Pushkin, the famous statue of the poet, opened in 1880
The legendary Red square - the heart and soul of Moscow and of all Russia - is bounded by the Kremlin, GUM Department Store, State Historical Museum and St. Basil's Cathedral
Theatre Square, one of the most beautiful in Moscow, owes its name to three theatres located there, that is Bolshoy, Maly and Russian Academic Youth theatres
Triumfalnaya Square (formerly Mayakovsky square) at the junction of Gorky street and the Garden Ring is a traditional place of different political protest actions and poetic readings
Tverskaya Square, lying in front of the building of city hall, has a two hundred years history; here stands an equestrian statue of Yuriy Dolgorukiy, the founder of Moscow
The composition of Volkov square is organized by imposing building of theatre in Empre style, Vlasievskaya Tower with Znamenskaya Church (17 c.) and hotel "Yaroslavl" (1940)
Durbar Square - "palace square" in Nepal; surrounded by fifty notable for their beauty pagodas and temples; city market; Royal Palace.
Maidan Nezalezhnosti (Ukraine)
Maidan Nezalezhnosti (literally Independence Square) is the central Kiev square, which assumed its present name after the declaration of Ukrainian independance in 1991
The most beautiful Poshtova Square, located between the Dnieper embankment and the park zone, is one of the favorite promenade places among the residents and guests of Kiev
Götaplatsen is the main square of Gothenburg, the cultural centre of the city; here are situated the Concert Hall, the Museum of Art, the City Theatre and the City Library
Registan, the trade and crafts center of Samarkand and an outstanding example of urban art of Central Asia, was formed in XVII century. There are a lot of souvenir shops on the square
Times Square is a very popular and frequently visited place. Bright neon advertisement, Broadway theaters - are symbols of turbulent life of the New York City
Old Town Square (Czech Republic)
Various architectural styles including the gothic Týn Cathedral and baroque St. Nicholas Church meet each other at the Old Town Square. The statue of religious reformer Jan Hus, burned at the stake for his beliefs, is in the centre
Wenceslas Square (Czech Republic)
Wenceslas Square is a vibrant area of hotels, apartments, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops. It offers easy walking access to all Prague's sights and attractions
Plaça del Portal de la Pau (Spain)
In the center of Plaça del Portal de la Pau (which means "the Gates of the World") stands 80-meter column with statue of Columbus - one of the most famous symbols of Barselona
Ensemble of Placa d`Espanya, symbol of unity of Spanish nation, was built for World Fair of 1929. Serves as a main entrance to Montjuic, crowned with majestic National Palace
Placa Reial, a most beautiful ensemble in neoclassicism style, is favourite place of local Bohemians and the guests of the city. Graceful fountain in the center, famous lanterns by Gaudi
The huge Plaza de Catalunya connects medieval and modern Barselona. Round square with green lawns, fountains and numerous sculptures in the ring of dense traffic streams
The Plaza de Oriente, located on the east of the Royal Palace, houses monuments of twenty Spain's monarchs and the equestrian statue of Philip IV
The Plaza Mayor had undergone 3 reconstructions in 1631, 1672 and 1790 before it got the present gorgeous look designed by Juan de Villanueva
Plaсa del Rei is the very heart of Gothic quarter. Former courtyard of Big Royal palace (now used as Historical Museum of city), a true miracle of Gothic architecture
Puerta del Sol is Madrid’s central square. There you can find the zero km point and “El Oso y El Madroño” statue – the symbol of the city
The Spain Square or the Plaza de España is located on the edge of Maria Luisa Park. Its architecture includes alcoves dedicated to Spanish provinces
There is no Bastille on Place de la Bastille for over two hundred years! Only the bronze pillar reminds of the medieval fortress, later turned into a prison
During the Revolution Place de la Concorde held in its center the guillotine that executed Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Danton, Robespierre, and 2800 others between 1793 and 1795
The Place Vendôme is famous for its luxury hotels: The Hôtel Ritz Paris ("the Ritz"), the Park Hyatt Vendôme, and "the Bristol", now called "the Vendôme". Many famous dress designers have had their boutiques in the square
