Your Favroite Public Squares?
Oct 29th, 2010, 01:19 PM
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The square in Krakow is among the finest. I loved sitting there in the evening with a glass of wine listening to the hooves of the fiacre horses clip-clopping as they go by, watching the flower vendors selling their blooms until late in the evening, and seeing the man waving from the top of the basilica after he sounds his trumpet. It's a wonderful sensory experience.
Oct 29th, 2010, 08:32 PM
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"funny, but some squares are more "inviting" while others may look more spectacular but remain somewhat empty or not too inviting to stay"
for some reason, I feel that way about Place des Vosges
for some reason, I feel that way about Place des Vosges
Oct 30th, 2010, 01:22 AM
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Here's two not to be missed:
St Ann's Square in Manchester UK--hosts lots of markets throughout the year including one of the Christmas Markets-with St Ann's Church at its head where Bonnie Prince Charlie took refuge. It's a small square full of good shops too.
Albert Square Manchester--again hosts those markets. The square is overlooked by Manchester Town Hall, a Victorian building in a triangular shape, one of the first if not the first to have central heating.(Forget the Romans-what did they ever do for us?) The building is a testament to the great cotton wealth that Manchester amassed and has Lincoln Square just to its side, a small offshoot with a statue of Abe Lincoln.
St Ann's Square in Manchester UK--hosts lots of markets throughout the year including one of the Christmas Markets-with St Ann's Church at its head where Bonnie Prince Charlie took refuge. It's a small square full of good shops too.
Albert Square Manchester--again hosts those markets. The square is overlooked by Manchester Town Hall, a Victorian building in a triangular shape, one of the first if not the first to have central heating.(Forget the Romans-what did they ever do for us?) The building is a testament to the great cotton wealth that Manchester amassed and has Lincoln Square just to its side, a small offshoot with a statue of Abe Lincoln.
Oct 30th, 2010, 01:38 AM
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Masham Market, North Yorkshire( I guess more an oblong), a vibrant market, sheep market and car park (with honesty box) during the day but a large open space at night. Honest yorkshire buildings all with stone roofs (yes stone not namby pamby tiles or slates) as it is so windy.
Oct 30th, 2010, 04:45 AM
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When my husband and I first started traveling, we honestly didn't understand the squares. People were just sitting around for what seemed like hours, drinking and talking the day away. There were so many things to see and do, and how long does it take to drink a cup of coffee anyway?
Nowadays, however, we search out the squares, whether it be in a small village or large city. We savor these moments, almost as much as if we were visiting a famous art museum.
I love the pedestrian only areas. Just wish there were some of those where I live.
I'll add Red Square in Moscow. Huge, yes, but oh the history and surroundings.
And I can tell I need to visit Krakow!
Happy travels!
Nowadays, however, we search out the squares, whether it be in a small village or large city. We savor these moments, almost as much as if we were visiting a famous art museum.
I love the pedestrian only areas. Just wish there were some of those where I live.
I'll add Red Square in Moscow. Huge, yes, but oh the history and surroundings.
And I can tell I need to visit Krakow!
Happy travels!
Oct 30th, 2010, 06:40 AM
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Not for beauty but for liveliness the Leidesplein in Amsterdam - with the famous Bulldog Palace coffeeshop and pub and in the winter an ice skating rink. Not the prettiest but one of the most interesting and lively.
Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam is also a sweet classic square and one lined with cafes, which in summer, outdoor tables all full - the nightspot par excellence for Dutch - in the daytime can be rather empty but at night hopping.
Rembrandtplein in Amsterdam is also a sweet classic square and one lined with cafes, which in summer, outdoor tables all full - the nightspot par excellence for Dutch - in the daytime can be rather empty but at night hopping.
