Category: Public spaces
Public spaces of significance, streets, bridges, squares, public parks.
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Old towns, usually historical citi centers in popular cities around the world.
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Parks and gardens in and around cities, ideal for walks and relaxation.
Squares
Popular public squares in cities around the world, usually with historical significance and many things to see and do.
The picturesque Bratislava Old Town is home to Bratislava Castle, a hilltop fortification designed in the baroque style that offers panoramic views of the city. Medická záhrada park is filled with sculptures, and the Blue Church is adorned with brightly colored glazed tiles. On Nedbalova street, you'll find high-end boutiques,…
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The Münsterplattform has many grassy areas and shady chestnut trees, making it a great place for a picnic, some playtime, and some R&R. This former churchyard is now a popular meeting area due to its stunning panorama over the Aare, the Alps, and the Bernese Matte neighborhood. Bernese of all…
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Bundesplatz Bern (Parliament Square) was a depressing, automobile-filled parking area until 2003. The arrival of the vibrant vegetable, fruit, and flower market on Tuesdays and Saturdays, however, helped lift spirits (still held twice weekly). Between 2003 and 2004, the area underwent extensive renovations, clearing the way for a clear view…
View moreThe bridge initially served local traffic, but by the 14th century, when the path across the Gotthard Pass became international, it had become a major Rhine crossing for long-distance trade. The current Mittlere Brucke dates back to 1905 when the electric tram forced the replacement of the previous bridge. A…
View moreThe Middle Bridge (Mittlere Brucke) has been Grossbasel and Kleinbasel's only connection for over 650 years. A second bridge across the Rhine was required due to traffic congestion and population growth in the 19th century. Today, you can easily go from the SBB train station to the Badischer Bahnhof and…
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The Nydeggbrücke in Bern, Switzerland, links the eastern half of the ancient city to the western half of the modern city. It spans the river Aare and sits in close proximity to the Bärengraben. The first bridge across the Aare before this one was erected in 1840's Untertorbrücke. The construction…
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