Yoshkar-Ola

The square situated between Resurrection and Bruges Embankments to the north of the River Malaya Kokshaga is known as Patriarch Square, named the statue of Patriarch Alexius II releasing a dove in the centre of the square. Behind the statue are two of Yoshkar-Ola's most famous modern buildings. One is known as the Twelve Apostles Complex which is a reconstruction of the Sheremetev Castle in Yurino. It houses a theatre, a TV company and a supermarket but is most famous for its clock which features figures of the 12 apostles who appear every three hours from 9am to 9pm. The other building is the Republican Puppet Theatre which has been built in the style of a medieval castle.

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Date: Feb 26

Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square is a public area located in the heart of central Seoul that features museums, statues, restaurants, and beautiful surrounding views.The pedestrian only area was designed to work in harmony with the surrounding scenery such as the Bukaksan Mountain. This broad, elongated square provides a grand approach to Gyeongbokgung and is used for various events. Giant statues celebrate two national heroes: Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who stands atop a plinth at the square's southern end and King Sejong, who sits regally on a throne in the middle of the square. An entrance at the base of the King Sejong statue leads down to an underground exhibition with sections on both the men.

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Date: Jan 13

Jackson Square at twilight

St. Louis Cathedral dominates Jackson Square in the heart of the French Quarter. It is the oldest cathedral in the nation. The first church was built on this site in 1718. The third church to exist there, today's basilica was dedicated in 1794.

Jackson Square is a historic park and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960. Every year, the square hosts the French Quarter Festival and Caroling in Jackson Square. Occasionally, formal concerts are given in the park.

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Date:  Nov 22

Liberty Square

A cultural heritage of Belo Horizonte, the charming Liberty Square is surrounded by a diverse architectural landscape, including works by Oscar Niemeyer. A choice for leisure and culture, the square had been part of the city's history since its foundation.

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Date: Oct 30

Novi Sad

The focal point of City Centre, Novi Sad’s charming old town, is broad Liberty Square, overlooked by the neo-Renaissance City Hall and the towering Church of the Name of Mary. Colorful 19th-century buildings line Dunavska street, home to the Museum of Vojvodina, with exhibits on the province’s history, and the City Museum. Crafts shops, galleries, cafes, and Serbian restaurants are scattered around the neighborhood.

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Date: Sept 14

Palace Square

An angel on the Alexander Column, Palace Square, Saint Petersburg.

Palace Square is the central city square of St Petersburg. In the centre of the square stands the Alexander Column, designed by Auguste de Montferrand. The monument was raised after the Russian victory in the war with Napoleon's France. This red granite column, the tallest of its kind in the world, is 47.5 metres high and weighs some 500 tons. The monument is topped with a statue of an angel holding a cross. The face of the angel is said to be modeled on the face of Emperor Alexander I.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Saint Petersburg and Related Groups of Monuments
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Date: Feb 1

Dome Square

Dome Square is the largest square in the Old Town. The cathedral is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Latvia, and is featured in or the subject of paintings, photographs and television travelogues. Like all of the oldest churches of the city, it is known for its weathercock.

Dome Square hosts Old Riga Christmas Market, which is by far the most sought-after holiday market in Riga.  The fair features a large central tree, a carousel, Santa Claus, music, gifts by craftsmen, and everyone's favorite fragrant Christmas goodies.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: Aug 24

Place Stanislas

Place Stanislas is a large pedestrianised square in the French city of Nancy. Built between 1752 and 1756, the square is one of oldest examples of an architecturally consistent and monumental public square, and is an excellent example of 18th-century urban architecture. Since 1983, the architectural ensemble comprising Place Stanislas, the extension of its axis, the Place de la Carrière and the Place d'Alliance, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The City Hall occupies the whole of the south side of the square. The Lorraine Opera and the Grand Hôtel de la Reine are on the east side, opposite the Fine Arts Museum. To the north are two single-story buildings known as the Basses Faces. The classical architecture of the square is set off by the gilded wrought-iron gates created by Jean Lamour, and the ornate fountains.

Unesco: Place Stanislas, Place de la Carrière and Place d'Alliance in Nancy
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Date: August 17

Amagertorv

Amagertorv is a public square in the district of Indre By in central Copenhagen. Today it forms part of the Strøget pedestrian zone, and is often described as the most central square in Copenhagen.  The square isdominated by its Stork Fountain and a number of buildings, the oldest of which dates back to 1616.

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Date: June 26

Prato della Valle

Prato della Valle is a 90,000-square-meter elliptical square in Padova. It is the largest square in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. Today, the square is a large space with a green island at the center, l'Isola Memmia, surrounded by a small canal bordered by two rings of statues. Today there are 78 statues. The basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua is known locally as il Santo. It is one of the national shrines recognized by the Holy See.

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Date: Jan 31