As the largest square in Paris, the Place de la Concorde is notable for both its history and the distinctive monuments that it features. Like other squares that feature significant history as well incredible monuments, the Place de la Concorde has become an important draw for Paris that attracts residents and tourists for different reasons. […]
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Monument Circle Defines the Heart of Downtown Indianapolis
Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, has become a hub of activity for both residents and tourists. Featuring the massive Soldiers & Sailors Monument that commemorates the valor of Indiana’s military men and women in all wars prior to World War I, the space also provides easy access to a variety of businesses and community […]
Rossio Square Becomes a Popular Meeting Spot for Lisbon Residents and Visitors
Officially named King Pedro IV Square (Praça Dom Pedro IV in Portuguese), the plaza better known as Rossio Square or Praça do Rossio in the Pombaline Downtown area of Lisbon has been a hub of activity for centuries. It remains one of the liveliest sections of Lisbon with famous shops and notable stores on every […]
Sir Winston Churchill Square Becomes a Landmark of Edmonton for Canada
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 […]
Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is British Columbia’s largest city and has numerous monuments that are famous across Canada and beyond. The statue of “Gassy Jack” helps to connect the past to the present and future of the city while the activities and attractions of Stanley Park have been able to attract audiences by the millions. However, these notable […]
Aotea Square Becomes an Economic and Cultural Hub of Auckland
Aotea Square is a civic square in the heart of Auckland’s central business district in New Zealand.
Monumentous Potential: Syntagma Square in Athens, Greece
As one of the most important modern areas in the city of Athens, Syntagma Square has become a hub of activity for the capital of Greece. Buses, trolleys, trams, and the metro all stop in Syntagma Square, while sitting in the shadow of the Greek Parliament building and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier helps […]