Cathedral Square
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Cathedral Square is often the name of the square located in front of the main cathedral of a city.
See also: Piazza del Duomo, Town square, Market square, Piazza, Plaza, Plateia.
Cathedral Square is a main square in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania. The square is the site of the neo-classical Vilnius Cathedral.
One of the key locations of Vilnius public life. This is the crossing of the main city streets, fairs and gatherings of townspeople, military parades, religious and official public events, attractions for townsfolk and highest level concerts, New Year’s salutes and even some exhibitions are held here. The Cathedral Square reflects the diversity of Vilnius.
It is not merely the most lively and important centre of the city but the symbol of Lithuania.
Cathedral Square in the Moscow Kremlin is the site of the Cathedral of the Archangel.
Cathedral Square is the central open space in Christchurch, New Zealand. Originally planned as a square surrounding the Anglican cathedral, has been encroached upon by surrounding buildings and is no longer a true square shape. For many years, the Square has been the public transport centre for Christchurch and a meeting place for its people.