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João Lisboa Square
João Lisboa Square (), fully known as Praça João Francisco de Lisboa, is a town square, public square in the city of São Luís, Maranhão, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil. It is one of the oldest squares in the city, and the site of numerous historical events of the city and state. It was originally named Largo do Carmo, a reference to the large Church and Convent of Mount Carmel (São Luís), Church and Convent of Mount Carmel complex adjacent to the square. It was renamed Praça João Lisboa in honor of journalist and writer João Francisco Lisboa in 1901. The public square was reduced in size over time, especially with the motorization and road construction in São Luís in the 20th century. The square was divided into two parts with the addition Rua do Paz to the Historic Center; the northern section (between Rua da Paz and Rua do Sol) is popularly referred to as Praça João Lisboa, and the southern section as the Largo do Carmo, its former name. The public square is part ... [...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] |
