TOP 8 largest areas in the world

Whatever the size of the city, one of its main attractions is the central square. Since ancient times, this place was considered the main place of the settlement. After all, it was here that the most significant events took place. What areas can be called the largest?

Kuibyshev Square. Samara

In the central part of the city is the largest square in Russia, which got its name in honor of the famous Soviet revolutionary. It appeared in 1853 and was originally called Nikolaev. Later, she was given the name Cathedral, and only in 1935 she received the modern name. It spreads over an area of ​​17.4 hectares.

Freedom Square. Kharkiv

It is located in the very center of Kharkov. There is an opinion that it is the largest in Europe and competes with the Samara square named after Kuybyshev. Kharkov residents insist that it is their area that is the undisputed champion, as its length is as much as 750 meters.

Until 1917, this territory was part of Kharkov State University. And only when the city became the capital, the square was given the status of the administrative center of Kharkov.

Today, local authorities plan to reconstruct the local square, making it round. It was this form that he had until 1960. Until 2014, the largest monument to Vladimir Lenin was erected here.

Parade Square. Warsaw

This square is called the largest in Poland. This name was given to this place in honor of Jozef Pilsudski. Since the end of the 19th century, the main military parades in the country began to be held here.

Initially, it was called Saxon, in honor of the palace of Saxon emperors, which was located here before the Nazi attack and the outbreak of war. After Poland gained independence as a state, and this happened in 1920, it got its modern name. After the Germans captured the city, it was named after Hitler, but in 1944 it was renamed again.

Until 1920, there was the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built during the reign in these lands of the Russian Empire.

Moscow square. St. Petersburg

At the intersection of Leninsky and Moscow Avenues of St. Petersburg, Moscow Square is located. It covers an area of ​​13.2 hectares. The square appeared in the 30s of the XX century, but until 1968 it was nameless. Initially, the city authorities planned to make the center of Leningrad in this place, but the beginning of the military blockade of the city completely changed their plans.

A monument to Ilyich is erected on Moscow Square, 8 meters high. The monument blends harmoniously with the architectural ensemble and is adjacent to numerous fountains.

Medan Merdeka. Jakarta

Among the largest areas of the planet and Medan Merdeka. This area was organically inscribed in the city’s development back in 1810. And its modern name, which translates as Freedom Square, this territory received in honor of the country's independence in 1945.

The main Indonesian square housed the main administrative buildings and attractions. In addition to festive events of national importance, Medan Merdeka hosts numerous festivals and national holidays.

Piazza San Pietro. Vatican

The territory consists of two symmetrical hemispheres and is recognized as the most original and beautiful in the whole world. The name of this place was given by St. Peter's Church which is located here. In the central part there is an obelisk brought here by Emperor Caligula from Egyptian Heliopolis.

During festive celebrations and services, St. Peter's Square is able to accommodate up to 400 thousand people at a time.The maximum number of guests here happens when a conclave is held in the temple, on which cardinals vote for the election of the pope. Numerous tourists from all over the world come here to plunge into the incredible atmosphere of a majestic place with a charming atmosphere.

Plaza de la Constitucion. Mexico city

It is the largest square in Latin America and one of the largest on the planet. Her architectural composition is made in the style of European Baroque. It occupies 4.88 hectares and has the correct rectangular shape. Before the conquistadors conquered the city, the palace of Montezuma II was located here, and today Mexico City begins here. Currently, a huge number of historical and modern administrative buildings have been collected on the square.

Tiananmen. Beijing

In the capital of China is the largest square in the world, which received its own name due to the gates here. Tiananmen from ancient Chinese means "the gate of heavenly tranquility." This landmark of the city occupies 440 hectares. On both sides it is surrounded by the opera house and the House of Popular Assemblies.

On the territory of Tiananmen there are the main national Chinese shrines - the mausoleum of Moa Zedong, adjacent to the monument erected in honor of folk heroes.