Praça Tiradentes, square in Curitiba, Brazil

Praça Tiradentes is a public square in Curitiba, the capital of Paraná, Brazil. It covers 9,026 square meters (about 2.2 acres) and is the oldest square in the city, officially considered its birthplace.

The square dates back to the late 17th century when it was the site of a gallows erected in 1693. It was later renamed after Emperor Dom Pedro II in 1880 and then became Tiradentes Square in 1889 with the proclamation of the republic.

The square is named after Tiradentes, a national hero, and locals often use it as a meeting point. Nearby, you can see the Cathedral Basilica of Curitiba, which faces the square and adds to its role in city life.

The square is easy to reach on foot from the city center and has paved paths and benches. It can get busy during the day, so early morning or late afternoon is a good time to explore.

The square holds the Zero Marker of Curitiba, a geodetic reference from which all distances in the city are measured. A monolith also stands there, marking the spot of the old gallows and bearing the Cross of the Order of Christ.