Thessaly Square, Public square in Antigone district, Montpellier, France.

Thessaly Square is a public space in the Antigone district featuring a central fountain where sculpted figures of ancient Greek characters emerge from the water. Residential buildings in classical style frame this water feature and create a gathering point within the modern neighborhood.

The square was created as part of architect Ricardo Bofill's ambitious Antigone project in the 1980s, which fundamentally reshaped Montpellier's urban landscape. This development introduced an entirely new urban structure to the city and became a defining feature of its modern growth.

The square's name and its fountain figures refer to Greek mythology: the Antigone district takes its names from ancient Greek plays and places, and Thessaly is a region of Greece. The sculpted characters rising from the water make the classical reference visible in everyday use of the square.

The square is accessible via Tram Line 1, which stops at either Léon Blum or Antigone stations and connects different areas of the city. Several benches throughout the space invite visitors to sit and rest while enjoying the surroundings.

The fountain's basin sits at the foot of the Antigone district's neo-classical housing blocks, and its sculpted Greek figures are cast in the same pale stone as the surrounding facades. Visitors often wade at its edge on hot afternoons, treating the water as a public meeting point rather than a monument.