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Kościuszko Market Square
Kościuszko Square () is the representative and central square of Białystok, capital of Podlaskie Voivodeship in north-eastern Poland, stretching from John Paul II Square, passing into the southern frontage with Suraska Street, while the northern frontage into Lipowa Street from the intersection with Spółdzielcza Street. The western frontage of Kosciuszko Square is formed by the building line of buildings between Suraska Street and Lipowa Street at the level of Spółdzielcza Street. History image:20200509 174658 May 2020 Rynek Kościuszki in Białystok.jpg, 200px, View of the square, May 2020 The beginnings of the Białystok Market Square date back to the 15th century. It was created at the intersection of roads leading to Suraż, Wasilków and Choroszcz. With time around spontaneously created square, without a clearly defined plan, buildings began to grow. About In 1547, in the south-eastern part of it, a wooden church was built, in place of the present buildings of the monast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Town Square
A town square (or public square, urban square, city square or simply square), also called a plaza or piazza, is an open public space commonly found in the heart of a traditional town or city, and which is used for community gatherings. Related concepts are the civic center, the market square and the village green. Most squares are hardscapes suitable for open market (place), markets, concerts, political rallies, and other events that require firm ground. They are not necessarily a true square, geometric square. Being centrally located, town squares are usually surrounded by small shops such as Bakery, bakeries, meat markets, cheese stores, and clothing stores. At their center is often a well, monument, statue or other feature. Those with fountains are sometimes called fountain squares. The term "town square" (especially via the term "public square") is synonymous with the politics of many cultures, and the names of a certain town squares, such as the Euromaidan or Red Squar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
