Plaza Mayor is located in Madrid, Spain and is a must-see tourist attraction for visitors to Spain. It was originally built on the outskirts of Madrid's city walls and has hosted bullfights, commercial events, concerts, soccer matches, and criminal activities. In the center of the main square stands a sculpture of the former King of Spain - Philips on horseback - and it is surrounded by the Casa de la Panadería (House of the Baker), the former home of the Bakers' Guild and covered in beautiful frescoes.
Plaza de Mayo (Argentina)
The Plaza de Mayo was built on May 25, 1810, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was the main political stronghold of the Argentine Independence Movement in the area at the time. There are several historic Buenos Aires buildings dotted around the plaza, such as the Cabildo Museum (which was once the colonial city council). The oldest national monument in Buenos Aires, the Pyramid of May, is located in the center of the square, where mothers of children persecuted or disappeared by the military government as a result of Argentina's "Dirty War" have gathered since 1977 to protest against the government and for human rights, justice, and the right to life. Since 1977, when many children were persecuted or disappeared by the military government because of the "Dirty War", their mothers have gathered in the Plaza de Mayo to protest against the government, making great efforts for human rights, justice and peace, and therefore the Plaza de Mayo exudes an even heavier historical flavor.
Trafalgar Square (UK)
Trafalgar Square was built in 1805 as a large square in honor of Horatio Wilson, a British national hero who triumphed in the Napoleonic Wars.
A bas-relief of Horatio stands at the top of a memorial column in the center of the square.
The towering hero seems to be gazing out over the city of London. The column is surrounded by four lion statues and a number of large fountains. Open to visitors all year round, Trafalgar Square has become a popular public attraction and government office, as well as one of Britain's most famous town squares.
Plaza de la Constitución (Mexico)
Plaza de la Constitución is located in the heart of the historic city of Mexico City and is one of the largest plazas in the world.
It faces the Episcopal Cathedral of Mexico City in the north, the National Palace in the east, and is surrounded by a scattering of historic buildings.
The huge Mexican flag stands in the center of the plaza, where a grand flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremony is held every day.
This has been a gathering place for Mexicans since Aztec times, and many major commemorations are held here.
Place de Bruxelles (Belgium)
Place de Bruxelles is located in the center of Brussels, Belgium, and is surrounded by the City Hall building, the Bread House, the famous Atomium tower, and the statue of the peeing child.
For visitors to Belgium, the Place de Bruxelles is a must-see. Every two years in August, a huge "carpet of flowers" is displayed in the center of the square for a short period of time, with millions of begonias neatly arranged in a magnificent sea of flowers.
Old Town Square (Czech Republic)
Old Town Square, located between Vaclav Square and Charles Bridge, is crowded with tourists in summer. The surrounding buildings are a colorful mix of styles, including the Gothic architecture of the Thane Church and the baroque St. Nicholas Church. The square is an oasis for tourists troubled by Prague's narrow streets, and visitors can see the astronomical clock hanging on the facade of the Old Town Hall in one of the many churches, whose tower offers a panoramic view of the Old Town.
Piazza San Marco (Italy)
Piazza San Marco is the central square of Venice, Italy, often referred to as "the Piazza".
Napoleon once called it "the most beautiful square in Europe". As one of the main squares in Europe, St. Mark's Square is surrounded by traffic all year round and is very well connected.
One of the main buildings of Venice, the Basilica (a Romanesque rectangular church of Christ), is located at the eastern end of the square.
Because the square is at the lowest elevation in Venice, it is always flooded during high tides and heavy rains.
Tiananmen Square (Beijing)
Tiananmen Square is the largest square in the world, as well as the most solemn and historic building in all of China. The square is surrounded by Stalinist monuments and government buildings; the five-starred red flag flies high in the northernmost part of the square, where the flag-raising and flag-lowering ceremonies are held every day; and four marble lions stand in front of the square.
Central Market Square (Poland)
Central Market Square is located in the old town of Krakow, Poland, founded in the 13th century, is the largest town square in Europe during the Middle Ages, and is one of the main tourist attractions in Poland today. The square is surrounded by a variety of linked houses, historic buildings, including palaces and churches. In the center of the square is the historic "Textile House", a Renaissance-style building with a beautiful spire that was built in 1555. In addition, there is the Gothic "Basilica of Our Lady", which towers over the square.
The central market square, once a historically important commercial area, is still bustling with activity, and the passage of time has added to its historical flavor.
Times Square (U.S.A.)
Times Square is located in New York City, U.S.A., at the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Street, running east-west from West 42nd to West 47th Streets, and is famous for its annual New Year's Eve "ball drop" event. This is an extremely busy and colorful plaza: TV-style billboards in various colors, dazzling neon light tube advertising, a variety of colorful beams of light filled with all corners of the plaza street, although some tourists can not even tolerate this "hustle and bustle", but rich in the atmosphere of the metropolis of the Times Square is still a lot of tourists love.
It's also a theme park for families, with restaurants, theaters and hotels in a thriving business district.
The lights are on throughout the day, but at night, the colored lights add to the bustle and allure of Times Square with a nighttime backdrop.
St. Peter's Square (Rome)
St. Peter's Square is located directly in front of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican in Rome.
Four columns of giant Tuscan-style columns stand around this spectacular oval square, giving the entire entrance to the square a ladder shape.
In the center of the piazza sits an Egyptian obelisk, transported from Egypt during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus and finally erected in the center of the piazza in 1586 under the direction of the former Pope Sixtus V. The obelisk has a gold-plated top and a gold-plated top. The obelisk is topped by a gilded ball, which in the Middle Ages was thought to contain the ashes of Julius Caesar.
But when the gilded ball was removed, only some dust was eventually found inside.
Piazza del Fiero (Italy)
Piazza del Fiero is located in Siena, a historic city in the Tuscany region of Italy, and is the main public recreation area in the area, but also one of the largest medieval town squares in Europe.
The shell-shaped Piazza della Fiorentina is famous for its unique beauty and architectural design, with Siena's Town Hall, the Mangia Tower and a variety of aristocratic residences clustered around the square, making it a beautiful landscape from almost every angle. The Siena Horse Racing Festival here is the oldest race in Europe and the pride of the Sienese people.
The festival is held every two years, and the athleticism of the horses and the passion of the jockeys always draws large crowds.
Plaza de Guimar (Morocco)
Plaza de Guimar is located in Marrakech, Morocco, and is the top tourist attraction in the area and in Morocco as a whole.
Snake dancers, monkey tamers, and all sorts of people who bring their animals along with them are everywhere in the center of the square during the day. Over time, the entertainment has changed: the snake dancers have disappeared, and from afternoon to nightfall, the square is filled with a variety of storytellers, magicians, and vendors performing traditional folk sorcery. At night, various food stalls also appeared, when the square's foot traffic reached its peak, bustling with activity.
Red Square (Russia)
Located in Moscow, Russia, Red Square is the first stop on the list of must-see attractions in Russia. The famous St. Basil's Cathedral, the National History Museum, Lenin's Tomb, and the long brick wall of the Kremlin are located around the square. The origin of the name "Red Square" is neither the red bricks of the surrounding buildings nor "red" ****anism, but the Russian word meaning "red" or "beautiful". It originated from the Russian word "krasnaya" meaning "red" or "beautiful". It originally referred to St. Basil's Cathedral, but was gradually replaced by this red square located near the church.