These squares in Asia feature historical monuments, cultural centers and architectural landmarks. The locations serve as gathering points for markets, celebrations and social meetings. Visitors experience traditional games, local cuisine and regional festivals.
Beijing, China
The central square of Beijing measures 440,000 square meters and is surrounded by government buildings and monuments.
Moscow, Russia
The central square of Moscow contains the Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral and Lenin's Mausoleum.
Manila, Philippines
The 58-hectare park contains gardens, statues and a monument to national hero José Rizal.
Tokyo, Japan
A public garden with iris fields and sports facilities next to the Shinto shrine in the urban forest.
Istanbul, Turkey
This central plaza connects Hagia Sophia with the Blue Mosque and stands in the old district of Istanbul.
Kathmandu, Nepal
The Buddhist temple with white dome sits on a square platform and displays traditional Nepalese architectural elements.
Seoul, South Korea
The square features the statue of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, with Gyeongbokgung Palace in the background.
Isfahan, Iran
The rectangular square encompasses the bazaar and three monumental buildings: Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and Ali Qapu Palace.
Kathmandu, Nepal
This central square features temples and buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries with traditional Nepalese architectural elements.
Jakarta, Indonesia
The 132-meter obelisk stands in the center of Merdeka Square and represents Indonesian independence.
Singapore, Republic of Singapore
The hotel complex consists of three 55-story towers with a roof garden and infinity pool at 200 meters height.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Built in the 1860s, the palace displays classical Khmer roof shapes and French architectural influences.
New Delhi, India
A red sandstone arch monument commemorating 70,000 Indian soldiers who died during World War I.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A central square with a 100-meter flagpole and bronze monument commemorating the 1957 independence declaration.
Bangkok, Thailand
A rectangular square featuring King Rama V statue, surrounded by ministry offices and parliament building.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
A 500-meter coastal strip with grass areas, street vendors and views of the Indian Ocean.
Hanoi, Vietnam
The central city lake contains an island with a Buddhist temple and a historic tower from the 18th century.
Pyongyang, North Korea
The central square spans 75,000 square meters and is surrounded by government buildings and the Korean Revolution Museum.
Jakarta, Indonesia
The square covers one square kilometer and contains a 132-meter flagpole and the National Monument of Indonesia.
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The square displays a bronze statue of national hero Manas and houses the National History Museum with Kyrgyz culture.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
The museum displays collections about the country's history and culture with artifacts dating from the 1st century to present day.
Moscow, Russia
A landscape park featuring 18th century palaces, ponds, and gardens spread across 405 hectares of land.
Singapore, Republic of Singapore
The park features an 8.6-meter statue with a lion head and fish body next to Marina Bay.
Kathmandu, Nepal
A Buddhist temple complex from the 5th century on a hill west of Kathmandu featuring a white dome.
Rochor District, Singapore
Religious building from 1824 with two golden domes and four minarets in Malaysian architectural style.
Yerevan, Armenia
Central plaza with five monumental buildings made of pink tuff and a musical fountain.
Hong Kong
Two-level suspension bridge for road and rail traffic connecting Ma Wan with Tsing Yi.
Rajasthan, India
Medieval defensive wall spanning 36 kilometers with multiple watchtowers and fortresses in Madhya Pradesh state.
Bagan, Myanmar
The 9th century stone city gate marks the eastern entrance to the historical fortification with its original defensive walls.
Hanoi, Vietnam
A cultural theater where puppeteers control figures through a pond to present traditional Vietnamese stories with music.
Erbil, Iraq
This fortified settlement stands on a 32-meter-high mound and has been continuously inhabited by humans for 6000 years.