What makes any great metropolis in the world really beautiful is the way in which its public spaces stand out over time, and the quality of those heritage for the people who roam there on a daily basis.
Regardless of the passage of time, the inclement weather and a number of issues that can make these places lose their beauty, they still remain as admirable sites. This is the case of these 10 most beautiful public spaces in the world . Monuments that marvel the senses and imposing works that seem immune to the passing of generations and the elements that come with time.
The 10 most beautiful public spaces in the world
1. Trafalgar Square, London (England)
Since the 13th century, Trafalgar Square in London has been used for political rallies and demonstrations, anti-war protests, and campaigns against climate change. Over time, the city has modified the design of the square, making it more accessible to pedestrians.
2. Ryōan-ji Zen Gardens, Kyoto (Japan)
The Zen Gardens stand out for their patterns, eternal, but always changing, full of stillness and life that attract a lot of attention and amaze you.
Like good Japanese, the order, neatness and attention to detail are simply remarkable in this public space.
3. Bosques de Palermo, Bueno Aires (Argentina)
The Bosques de Palermo have many different areas and attractions for residents of Greater Buenos Aires, including sports fields, forests, lakes, a zoo, and rose gardens.
The large soccer fields that are close to this public space, where hundreds of people occupy them every day, are part of the motivation of Argentine citizens to go to this beautiful and imposing place.
4. Washington Square Park, Manhattan (USA)
Washington Square Park’s long history as a prominent public space in New York is related to city planners and beauticians who have tried to change over the years.
Robert Moses (one of the town planners) had plans to build roads that would have passed through the park. Issue that did not prosper due to claims of passers-by and common citizens who were victorious in the Courts.
5. Strietzelmarkt, Dresden (Germany)
Strietzelmarkt is known as the oldest Christmas market in Germany . Stalls fill the square, but they also stretch for miles north from the Hauptbahnhof through the Strietzelmarkt across the river to Albertplatz in the city of Dresden.
Also known is the market that serves as a public space, where people can congregate and hang out.
6. Boulevard Jacques Cartier, Montreal (Canada)
Located next to Montreal’s Old Port, Jacques Cartier is a public square that is home to street performers and kiosks.
Not just the plaza itself, but the surrounding community of beautiful pedestrian streets full of characters entering and leaving the central space make this place a wonderful public space. In addition, during the summer it remains car-free, so its beauty can be better appreciated.
7. River Street, Georgia (USA)
Historic River Street in Savannah, Georgia was formed about 200 years ago and still retains its original features. Once lined with warehouses, the waterfront street was redeveloped in the late 1970s to include shops, restaurants, bars, and art galleries.
8. Hosier Lane, Melbourne (Australia)
Hosier Lane is a graffiti road in the center of Melbourne , which effectively brought about the remarkable gratification and exaltation of street art, and at the same time legitimized its validity in the modern culture of the city. Artists such as the world famous Banksy have left their representations on these art-filled walls in Australia.
9. Red Rocks Amphitheater, Denver, Colorado (USA)
This 9,525-seat outdoor amphitheater is made of a staggeringly large and intimidating red sandstone formation, contemporary and historical, epic and human, and reminds us that our footprints are much smaller than nature’s.
10. Streets of Borehamwood, England
After the town of Borehamwood, England banned cars from certain streets in its center, it became a different place. It is not a particularly beautiful place, but out of nowhere it was transformed from a highway dominated by traffic, which prevents the city from having a working center, to a quiet, more pedestrian, fluid, and busy street.
Reference
- Garfield, L. 19 of the most beautiful public spaces in the world, according to urban designers. For BusinessInsider [Revised January 2018]
