Covering 26 hectares, Parque Eduardo VII (Edward VII Park) has become a hub of activity for both residents of and visitors to Portugal. As the largest public park in Lisbon that features numerous monuments as well as a variety of activities, Parque Eduardo VII has come to serve as both a critical green space as […]
Park Parque del Buen Retiro (in English, “Park of the Pleasant Retreat”) in Madrid was originally created as a retreat for the Spanish Royal Family but has since become one of the most famous public parks in all of Spain. Also known as El Retiro, the public park features monuments, galleries, a large lake, 125 […]
Named after the citadel that was destroyed that would enable it to be created, Parc de la Ciutadella is Barcelona’s biggest park. Featuring a small lake, numerous monuments, notable attractions and plenty of wide-open green space, the park has become an ideal spot for residents and visitors to do everything from take a walk to […]
Squares across the world serve as the literal and figurative hubs of activity for residents and visitors, but few have been able to serve as both so effectively as Sir Winston Churchill Square in Edmonton, Alberta. With numerous places to relax, eat, shop and play while also incorporating numerous monuments and activities, the space has […]
Originally a summer residence of the Russian Tsar Peter the Great, what is now known as Kadriorg Park in Tallinn, Estonia is home to multiple museums and monuments. Visitors can engage with pieces of Estonia art and culture just as easily as they can stroll across the acres and acres of forest and walkways to […]
Located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, Franklin Square is an important element of the past and present of the city. With a history that stretches back to the founding of the city as well as contemporary attractions and activities, Franklin Square highlights what it can mean for a public space to become a favorite […]
Across the world, squares of various sizes have become the figurative and literal heart of their cites to create engagement for both residents and visitors. Schlossplatz (Palace Square) Stuttgart in Germany has been able to do so by not only providing residents with a venue for various types of events but by also being a […]