The most beautiful squares in Europe

Here are some famous squares in Europe:

1. University Square (Grand Place), Brussels (Belgium):

NLocated between downtown Brussels, University Square 68 mx 110 m wide, is the magnificent buildings surrounding it. Tourists around the world come here to admire the giant flower carpet gorgeous, rich of art on the square.

2. Albert Square, Manchester (UK):

 Albert Square is a public square in central Manchester, the largest horns city buildings: City Hall was built during the reign of Victorian Gothic style. The smaller building was built around that same period, including many works are recognized as national heritage. TSquare has many statues and monuments - the largest monument Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria.

 

3. Parliament Square (UK):

Located in the southwest of the Palace of Westminster (London), squares have more green space for the public. Westminster Abbey, St. Margaret's, Margaret's, Middlesex Court surround this square.

4. Trafalgar Square (UK):

Located in the heart of London, Trafalgar is a tourist destination not to be missed by visitors to the origin of the fog, and is the most famous squares of England and the world.In the middle is a fountain Nelson, have four lions guarding object.  Around the plaza has many art and sculpture.

5. Square Vosges (France):

This is Paris' oldest square, located in the Marais district, built by King Henri IV from 1605 to 1612 and then called the Royal Square (Place Royale).

 

6.  Square Vendôme (France):

Placed between the square stone pillar built by Napoleon to celebrate victory Austerlitz, where French troops defeated the Russian coalition - Austria in 1805.

 

7.Pariser Square (German):

Located in the German capital Berlin, but re-named Paris Square to celebrate the Allied occupation of French capital in 1814. This is the gateway to Berlin from the west, just behind the Brandenburg Gate - the symbol of the city.

8.  Heroes Square (Hosok Tere) in Hungary

This is one of four main square of Budapest, which witnessed many historic events - the country's politics. Square lies in the complex is recognized as World Heritage Site, is surrounded by two important buildings is the Museum of Fine Arts and Palace of Fine Arts.

 

9. Square Comercio (Lisbon, Portugal):

Praca called by Comerciois Terreiro by Paco (Palace Square), because this place is the former palace Ribeira, but was destroyed after the terrible earthquake in 1755.

10. City Square, Madrid (Spain):

Developed under the Habsburg dynasty and the city central square, Plaza Mayor is rectangular in shape, width 129 mx 94 m. Which surrounds the three buildings, with 237 balcony overlooking the square.

11.Saint Peter's Square (Vatican):

Peter in the Vatican, in the city of Rome. Gian Lorenzo Bernini architect took 11 years to complete this great work in the 17th century, under the direction of Pope Alexander VII, with the aim of "creating conditions for many people the most visible pope."