Your city's favorite square/plaza

Beholder · June 2nd, 2009, 02:35 PM

Please post pictures of no more than 2 sqaures/plazas.
Please post a maximum of 2 pictures for each sqaure/plaza.

What I would like to see here, is a collection of photo's of everyone's favorite urban open spaces (square/plaza) and perhaps one or two photo's of the most famous one of your town/city.
To give you an example > when I would be living in NYC, my post would look like this:

Quote:

Probably the best known > Rockefeller Center:
image hosted on flickr

By: Brittney Bush

My favorite > Columbus circle:
image hosted on flickr

By: wally g

Now, when you're favorite one is also the most known one, you may also post 3 photo's of this square/plaza!

Beholder · June 2nd, 2009, 02:37 PM

To start with my hometown

The Hague:

Probably the best known > Binnenhof:
image hosted on flickr

By: catchcan

My favorite > Plaats:
image hosted on flickr

By: by Frans (3Djavu.nl)

Sampei · June 2nd, 2009, 03:20 PM

Very nice!

Here Catania, Italy:

Piazza Vincenzo Bellini (better known as Piazza Teatro Massimo):

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

Opposite side: here

Piazza Università:

Piazza Duomo:

Please apologyse, I posted three squares!
If you wanna see more, just click on my signature.

ty-aptz · July 2nd, 2009, 01:15 AM

Mexico:

Zocalo or main square in mexico city the square of whole mexico this is where happend international shows:

Macroplaza monterrey:

The "angel" roundabout where the sports, culturals events happend:

Rabih · July 2nd, 2009, 03:25 PM

Nejmeh Square, Beirut Lebanon

image hosted on flickr

(this doesn't count as a picture, it's just a map to pin-point the square )

nygirl · July 3rd, 2009, 02:46 AM

NYC= Union Square and Washington Square Park but my favorite is Bryant Park.

Marco_ · July 3rd, 2009, 10:35 AM

Het Spui, Amsterdam
My favorite spot to relax and smoke some weed

nickg · October 19th, 2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marco_

Het Spui, Amsterdam
My favorite spot to relax and smoke some weed

ahahah you can bet on it!
I also used to smoke in that square during my summer trip!

kuquito · July 6th, 2009, 06:20 AM

the ones in Amsterdam and Catania are my faves.

I'll come back with some of my own to see if you guys dig'em

Juan Pilgrim · July 6th, 2009, 06:40 AM

vittorio tauber · July 7th, 2009, 12:32 AM

Piazza Ducale in Vigevano

If I lived in Vigevano this would be my local for breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps after dinner.
One of the best achieved piazzas in Italy, often reported as a work by Leonardo da Vinci, who "only" deemed the square worth to be sketched in a sheet of his infact. Layout by Donato Bramante (1492).

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

Amrafel · July 8th, 2009, 12:28 PM

I have two favourite squares in Bratislava:

the first is Liberty square, which I like because of his monumental look. Liberty square is the center of Bratislava government district, but is also sadly famous as place for alcoholic parties of youngsters

the second one is Hviezdoslav square, beautiful boulevard in the historical part of city with many trees, bar, cafes, restaurants

In summer there is a very lovely atmosphere

image hosted on flickr

bat_naso · May 27th, 2012, 02:00 AM

went to Bratislava in 2011
The old town was great and the views from the castle hill are incredible. Really appreciated the socialist architecture on the other side of the river - reminds me of some suburbs in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Union.SLO · July 8th, 2009, 07:26 PM

I like Prešeren square, heart of Ljubljana:

by Pixel Hunter

Marcanadian · July 8th, 2009, 07:44 PM

Toronto's two most famous ones are Nathan Phillips Square which contains our new and old city hall and Yonge/Dundas Square which is more of an entertainment complex.

Nathan Phillips Square

Yonge/Dundas Square

image hosted on flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oskucom/3532631397/

image hosted on flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rb3m/3048489387/

madhukarwd · September 11th, 2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcanadian

Toronto's two most famous ones are Nathan Phillips Square which contains our new and old city hall and Yonge/Dundas Square which is more of an entertainment complex.

Nathan Phillips Square

Yonge/Dundas Square

image hosted on flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/oskucom/3532631397/

image hosted on flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rb3m/3048489387/

Awesome Architecture...

NICKKK1995 · July 11th, 2009, 04:49 AM

I love Federation Square in Melbourne.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._Melbourne.jpg

Rainy Day

The sandstone tiles

http://www.simonandalexa.com/USERIMA...are%204(1).JPG

THATS FEDERATION SQUARE MELBOURNE, I HOPE YOU LIKED IT

magic_johnson · July 11th, 2009, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NICKKK1995

Why is there so many people watching Kevin?

NICKKK1995 · July 12th, 2009, 10:49 AM

haha i dont know, i think it was the elections maybe??

mattie! · July 12th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Apology to the Indigenous people.

Federation Square is great, never forget the atmosphere there when they showed to World Cup on the big screen. Great nights in the city.

June 2nd, 2009, 02:37 PM	#2
Beholder Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Westcoast Posts: 1,288 Likes (Received): 23	To start with my hometown The Hague: Probably the best known > Binnenhof: image hosted on flickr By: catchcan My favorite > Plaats: image hosted on flickr By: by Frans (3Djavu.nl) __________________ - "Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder" -

June 2nd, 2009, 03:20 PM	#3
Sampei melior de cinere surgo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Catania Posts: 4,479 Likes (Received): 121	Very nice! Here Catania, Italy: Piazza Vincenzo Bellini (better known as Piazza Teatro Massimo): image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr Opposite side: here Piazza Università: Piazza Duomo: Please apologyse, I posted three squares! If you wanna see more, just click on my signature. __________________ «La lotta alla mafia dev'essere innanzitutto un movimento culturale che abitui tutti a sentire la bellezza del fresco profumo della libertà che si oppone al puzzo del compromesso morale, dell'indifferenza, della contiguità e quindi della complicità». Paolo Borsellino

July 2nd, 2009, 03:25 PM	#5
Rabih Smirk4Life Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beirut, Dubai Posts: 1,793 Likes (Received): 3	Nejmeh Square, Beirut Lebanon image hosted on flickr (this doesn't count as a picture, it's just a map to pin-point the square ) __________________ Europe - Girl From Lebanon * Human League - The Lebanon * Chris de Burgh - Lebanese Night * Roger Waters - Leaving Beirut * U2 - Cedars Of Lebanon * Thievery Corporation - Lebanese Blonde

July 3rd, 2009, 02:46 AM	#6
nygirl Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York City Posts: 5,920 Likes (Received): 6	NYC= Union Square and Washington Square Park but my favorite is Bryant Park. __________________ Completely attached to New York but completely in love with Chicago. NAKED NEW YORK: A complete tour of New York City, 5 boroughs and immediate Metro: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2202

July 3rd, 2009, 10:35 AM	#7
Marco_ XXX Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 515 Likes (Received): 0	Het Spui, Amsterdam My favorite spot to relax and smoke some weed __________________ Talent is als juni, het verschil tussen mei en juli

July 2nd, 2009, 01:15 AM	#4
ty-aptz morriz Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Michoacán Posts: 30 Likes (Received): 0	Mexico: Zocalo or main square in mexico city the square of whole mexico this is where happend international shows: Macroplaza monterrey: The "angel" roundabout where the sports, culturals events happend:

July 6th, 2009, 06:20 AM	#9
kuquito BANNED Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto/ Paraiso de Cartago Posts: 11,265 Likes (Received): 1	the ones in Amsterdam and Catania are my faves. I'll come back with some of my own to see if you guys dig'em

July 6th, 2009, 06:40 AM	#10
Juan Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 891 Likes (Received): 11	New York's Union Square

July 7th, 2009, 12:32 AM	#11
vittorio tauber PARCE SEPULTO Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,603 Likes (Received): 358	Piazza Ducale in Vigevano If I lived in Vigevano this would be my local for breakfast, lunch, dinner and perhaps after dinner. One of the best achieved piazzas in Italy, often reported as a work by Leonardo da Vinci, who "only" deemed the square worth to be sketched in a sheet of his infact. Layout by Donato Bramante (1492). image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr __________________ The Four Minkions Group© Proud Member.

July 8th, 2009, 12:28 PM	#12
Amrafel Higher, better Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bratislava, Slovakia/Wareham, MA Posts: 3,823 Likes (Received): 87	I have two favourite squares in Bratislava: the first is Liberty square, which I like because of his monumental look. Liberty square is the center of Bratislava government district, but is also sadly famous as place for alcoholic parties of youngsters the second one is Hviezdoslav square, beautiful boulevard in the historical part of city with many trees, bar, cafes, restaurants In summer there is a very lovely atmosphere image hosted on flickr __________________ VISIT BEAUTY ON DANUBE - BRATISLAVA! projects & photos & history

May 27th, 2012, 02:00 AM	#13
bat_naso the journey is the reward Join Date: May 2012 Location: у наше село Posts: 46 Likes (Received): 0	went to Bratislava in 2011 The old town was great and the views from the castle hill are incredible. Really appreciated the socialist architecture on the other side of the river - reminds me of some suburbs in Sofia, Bulgaria.

July 8th, 2009, 07:26 PM	#14
Union.SLO Existere et persistere Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ljubljana Posts: 6,693 Likes (Received): 290	I like Prešeren square, heart of Ljubljana: by Pixel Hunter

July 8th, 2009, 07:44 PM	#15
Marcanadian Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,665 Likes (Received): 55	Toronto's two most famous ones are Nathan Phillips Square which contains our new and old city hall and Yonge/Dundas Square which is more of an entertainment complex. Nathan Phillips Square Yonge/Dundas Square image hosted on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/oskucom/3532631397/ image hosted on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/rb3m/3048489387/ __________________ Toronto - Southwest England - London - Chicago - Vancouver - Banff National Park - Montréal - Ottawa

July 11th, 2009, 04:49 AM	#17
NICKKK1995 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 93 Likes (Received): 0	I love Federation Square in Melbourne. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._Melbourne.jpg Rainy Day The sandstone tiles http://www.simonandalexa.com/USERIMA...are%204(1).JPG THATS FEDERATION SQUARE MELBOURNE, I HOPE YOU LIKED IT

July 12th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#19
NICKKK1995 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 93 Likes (Received): 0	haha i dont know, i think it was the elections maybe??

July 12th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#20
mattie! Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 273 Likes (Received): 22	Apology to the Indigenous people. Federation Square is great, never forget the atmosphere there when they showed to World Cup on the big screen. Great nights in the city.

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