The most famous squares of the world

These areas are listed in hundreds of guidebooks, they are visited annually by millions of tourists, and each is famous for its own non-transferable atmosphere.

In today's Top-10 we have assembled the most famous area of ​​the world .The most interesting for fans of history and architecture will be the squares of old European cities, and for those who want to plunge into the heart of a huge metropolis New York Times Square is suitable.

10. Old Town Square in Prague

The ancient square in the 12th century was a big market at the crossroads of important trade routes. Today, the area is surrounded by the facades of houses in different architectural styles, and in the center is the town hall, on which the famous Prague chimes were established in 1410.Every hour, crowds of tourists gather here to see a small puppet show taking place around the dial of the chimes.

9. St. Mark's Square in Venice

In Italy, this area is known simply as "Piazza".San Marco is the lowest point in Venice, therefore as a result of a heavy rainfall it is often completely flooded. One of the attractions of the square are the pigeon packs, which tourists are fed with grains sold here and just bread crumbs.

8. Times Square in New York

This square is unique - here everywhere there are video screens, LED advertising and hundreds of flashing lights. The strongest impression of Times Square produces in the dark, although in the afternoon it is possible to immerse in the atmosphere of a huge lively city.

7. Tiananmen Square in Beijing

This is one of the largest areas in the world - its dimensions are 1000x500 meters. The name of the square is translated as "Gate of Heavenly Tranquility".The largest number of people here gather at 5 am, when the state flag rises.

6. Plaza Mayor in Madrid

Centuries ago, this place was located outside the city walls and served as a corrida. Today the square became an organic part of the Spanish capital, surrounded by attractions like the beautifully painted building of the Casa de la Panaderia and the former building of the guild of bakers.

5. Place de la Concorde in Paris

This famous square is located between the Tuileries Gardens and the equally famous Champs Elysées. The peculiarity of this place is that it is not built up around the perimeter of the buildings, therefore from here are opened magnificent views of the streets of Paris.

4. Trafalgar Square in London

The square is in the center of the British capital and is an important traffic junction. In the center of the square stands the famous Nelson's column, crowned with a statue of the great admiral. Surround the area of ​​the building of the London National Gallery, the Church of St. Martin and several embassies. Since 2000, the City Hall of London has put a lot of effort to rid the area of ​​many pigeons.

3. St. Peter's Square in the Vatican

The main decoration of the square is St. Peter's Cathedral. In the center of the square is a high Egyptian obelisk, brought to Rome during the time of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC.On the square, crowds of Catholics regularly gather to listen to the Pope's speeches.

2. Paris Square in Berlin

The square square is located in the historic center of the city. The main attraction of this area is the Brandenburg Gate. It is the Paris Square that is crowned by the famous Boulevard Unter den Linden. According to a special government order, the maximum height of buildings along the perimeter of the square does not exceed 22 meters.

1. Red Square in Moscow

The Red Square has long become the main attraction not only of Moscow, but of all Russia. St. Basil's Cathedral, the Historical Museum, the Mausoleum and the long brick walls of the Kremlin attract millions of tourists. The unique architecture of this ensemble is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Its modern name "Red"( that is, "beautiful") the square received by the end of the VXII century.