The most beautiful squares in Europe

End of famous works such as Albert Square, Trafalgar, Vendôme ... dều được xây dưới thời trung đại, mang nhiều giá trị lịch sử, chính trị và văn hóa. were built during the Middle Ages, with many valuable historical, political and cultural.

Here are some famous squares in Europe:

1. University Square (Grand Place), Brussels (Belgium):

NLocated between downtown Brussels, University Square 68 mx 110 m wide, is the magnificent buildings surrounding it. Tourists around the world come here to admire the giant flower carpet gorgeous, rich of art on the square.

2. Albert Square, Manchester (UK):

 Albert Square is a public square in central Manchester, the largest horns city buildings: City Hall was built during the reign of Victorian Gothic style. The smaller building was built around that same period, including many works are recognized as national heritage. TSquare has many statues and monuments - the largest monument Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria.

 

3. Parliament Square (UK):

Located in the southwest of the Palace of Westminster (London), squares have more green space for the public. Westminster Abbey, St. Margaret's, Margaret's, Middlesex Court surround this square.

4. Trafalgar Square (UK):

Located in the heart of London, Trafalgar is a tourist destination not to be missed by visitors to the origin of the fog, and is the most famous squares of England and the world.In the middle is a fountain Nelson, have four lions guarding object.  Around the plaza has many art and sculpture.

5. Square Vosges (France):

This is Paris' oldest square, located in the Marais district, built by King Henri IV from 1605 to 1612 and then called the Royal Square (Place Royale).

 

6.  Square Vendôme (France):

Placed between the square stone pillar built by Napoleon to celebrate victory Austerlitz, where French troops defeated the Russian coalition - Austria in 1805.

 

7.Pariser Square (German):

Located in the German capital Berlin, but re-named Paris Square to celebrate the Allied occupation of French capital in 1814. This is the gateway to Berlin from the west, just behind the Brandenburg Gate - the symbol of the city.

8.  Heroes Square (Hosok Tere) in Hungary

This is one of four main square of Budapest, which witnessed many historic events - the country's politics. Square lies in the complex is recognized as World Heritage Site, is surrounded by two important buildings is the Museum of Fine Arts and Palace of Fine Arts.

 

9. Square Comercio (Lisbon, Portugal):

Praca called by Comerciois Terreiro by Paco (Palace Square), because this place is the former palace Ribeira, but was destroyed after the terrible earthquake in 1755.

10. City Square, Madrid (Spain):

Developed under the Habsburg dynasty and the city central square, Plaza Mayor is rectangular in shape, width 129 mx 94 m. Which surrounds the three buildings, with 237 balcony overlooking the square.

11.Saint Peter's Square (Vatican):

Peter in the Vatican, in the city of Rome. Gian Lorenzo Bernini architect took 11 years to complete this great work in the 17th century, under the direction of Pope Alexander VII, with the aim of "creating conditions for many people the most visible pope."

The oldest church in Europe

Built under the reign of medieval heyday, the Gothic cathedral architecture brings, Roman, Normandy has horns like the pride of the nations of the former continent.

Stephen's in Vienna (Austria) CWorks inspired Gothic and Roman style was built under Duke Rudolf IV in the 14th century, on top of two old churches. This church became a symbol of the capital of Austria.

Notre Dame Cathedral in Antwerp (Belgium) Was built in 1352 and ended early in 1521, this church is still unfinished. Gothic style, Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady) is decorated with many works of painter Peter Paul Rubens Baroque.

Michael and St. Gudula Treurenberg hill in Brussels (Belgium) Leuven Earl built a small chapel in this church in 1047 and transferred the relics of Saint Gudula from one place to another here.Two patron saints of the church - archangels Michael and Gudula is also the patron saint of the city of Brussels. By the 13th century, restoration works are Gothic style.Front section was completed in mid-15th century.

Notre Dame Cathedral in the city of Tournai (Belgium) is a well-known structures and most important country, recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage.  Church bell tower has five Roman style building from the 12th century.

Vitus is the name off the church of the Roman Catholic St. Vitus, St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. And St Wenceslas.  Adalbert in Prague (Czech Republic). Here are the tombs of many Bohemian kings. St.  Roman Vitus has beautiful architecture, is considered the largest church, the most important Czech.

Of Kent at Canterbury Catholic Church is the oldest and most famous in Britain, is located in Canterbury World Heritage Site. This is the church of the Archbishop of Canterbury, head of the Anglican church.

Durham. Christ Church, Virgin Mary and Saint Cuthbert (UK) is referred to as Durham cathedral, is the headquarters of the Anglican Bishop of Durham City. This is the typical Normandy style Made in fog, is recognized as World Cultural Heritage.

Ely Cathedral is located in the stake center in Ely Cambridgeshire (England). The first works by Etheldreda, daughter of a king, built in the seventh century. After two marriages, she built a monastery here in 673 to religion. When she died, she was canonized and became the convent where she worshiped.

Church of St. Peter in Exeter Exeter (UK) is the Anglican church, completed in 1400.

Church Virgin Mary Made in Lincoln (UK) was the tallest building in the world during 249 years (from 1300 to 1549). Renowned architects are appreciated this work.Writer John Ruskin time Queen Victoria wrote: "For me, church is Lincoln's most beautiful works of architecture on the peninsula England." The church has two large rose window - a special occasion may be built in Britain during the Middle Ages.