John Mackintosh Square

John Mackintosh Square
View of John Mackintosh Square in 2005, with the Gibraltar Parliament at the East side of the square
Former name(s)Plaza Mayor, Alameda, The (Grand) Parade, Commercial Square, Plazuela del Martillo/El Martillo, the Piazza
OwnerGovernment of Gibraltar
LocationGibraltar
Coordinates36°8′27.015″N 5°21′15.01″W / 36.14083750°N 5.3541694°W / 36.14083750; -5.3541694

John Mackintosh Square (colloquially The Piazza) is a main square in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. It has been the centre of city life since the 14th century[1][2] and takes its name from John Mackintosh, a local philanthropist. Notable buildings on John Mackintosh Square include the Parliament Building and the City Hall.

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