There are so particular squares, considered the most beautiful in the world, for being important places for those cities. They normally serve as a center of activities, and as meeting points, where the architecture stands out with majestic details; These sites, as population centers, attract a lot of movement; Next, we detail the 7 most beautiful squares in the world, in a difficult selection; since there are a large number of them and for all preferences.
Plaza Mayor of Madrid: located in the center of the capital, a few meters from Puerta del Sol. It is a very interesting tourist site; appreciating its nine accesses, the most popular is the Arco de Cuchilleros; In this square is the statue of Felipe III, and the popular building of the Bakery.
Place de la Concorde in Paris: It is located on the avenue des Champs-Élysées. It is decorated with fountains and statues, there is the building of the French Ministry of the Navy, and the Hotel del Crillon; it is identified by the Obelisk, a gift from the Egyptian government to France, in the 19th century.
Brussels Grand Place: World famous for its ornamental richness, it is surrounded by the King’s house, the town hall and residences of the guilds. This square is one of the most beautiful; declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.
Times Square in New York: a modern and digital beauty, for its lights, screens, advertisements and large buildings. Located in the center of the Big Apple, appreciated as a number one tourist spot, and a symbol of New York City.
St. Peter’s Square (Vatican City in Rome): seat of the Pope, the Catholic church and the great Basilica of Saint Peter; In it stands a monumental obelisk, which is known as a «silent witness», because Peter was crucified in front of it. The spectacular thing about the square is its 284 columns and 88 pilasters bordering it in an impressive way.
Red square of moscu: Located in the capital of Russia, it is the most famous in that city. In the square is the gallows, the monument to Minin, Pozharsky, and the famous tomb of Lenin; It is very showy for its buildings and the domes of the Cathedral of San Basilio.
Tiananmen Square in China: Located in Beijing, it is the largest square in the world, built in the People’s Republic of China, becoming its symbol. It is flanked by the National Museum of History and Revolution, the Great Hall of the People and the National Grand Theater of China; its relevance is in the Tiananmen protests of 1989, which ended with the death of hundreds of protesters and the declaration of Martial Law in Beijing.
These beautiful squares are world emblems of these cities, being the axis of attention for adults and children. However, there are many others that are a source of pride for its inhabitants due to the undeniable beauty that characterizes them and the many people who visit them.