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Place Gilleson, Public square in Lille, France

Place Gilleson forms an oval shape with dimensions of 160 meters in length and 120 meters in width, covering 15,000 square meters.

The square occupies the site of a medieval castle mound first mentioned in documents from 1066, later becoming the location of houses built by Canon Robert Gilleson.

The square sits near Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral, with a preserved wooden house, classified as a historical monument, standing as the last timber structure within old fortifications.

The central location in Vieux-Lille district connects visitors to multiple transportation options and provides access to nearby cafes and shops.

In 1801, the square housed a leisure complex called 'cirque' with gardens and a theater, which operated until its closure in 1816.

Location: Lille

Part of: cestno omrežje v Lillu

Shares border with: rue des Trois-Mollettes, rue du Cirque, Rue de Weppes, Rue Masurel, Passage Notre Dame de la Treille, cour à l'Eau

GPS coordinates: 50.63997,3.06236

Latest update: May 25, 2025 10:22

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