100 Most Beautiful Squares of the World

They form the hustling centre of the big cities: the famous square in the heart of the city. They function as diverse meeting places for the local inhabitants, tourist attractions, end-stations for pilgrimages, open-air museums or normal market squares where traders can sell their goods. The one hundred unique squares described in this book are surrounded by fine architecture. They proudly display their fountains and statues and seductively lure tourists to their galleries and coffee house terraces. The journey begins on the beautiful Campo van Siena and goes via Vrijthof in Maastricht and the lovely Place des Vosges in Paris to the fairy tale-like Rigestan square in Samarkand and much more.

Squares are the bustling centers of big cities, functioning as meeting places for traders and tourists, lovers and friends. They are tourist attractions, destinations for ardent pilgrims, open-air museums and busy market places full of traditional or exotic goods. The 100 unique squares described here are the results of fine architecture, rich history and proud citizenry. Magnificent fountains and statues, as well as abundant, colorful markets, lure tourists into the hearts of famous cities. Our journey takes us from the beautiful Campo van Siena through Lujubjana"s Preseren Square, to Riga"s Town Hall and the Place des Vosges in Paris. We explore urban centers on other continents as well: the Djemaa el-Fna in Marrakech, Iran"s Imam Square, Plaza de la Catedral in Havana and many more.