Amarket square (also known as amarket place) is anurban square meant for trading, in which a market is held.[1] It is an important feature of many towns and cities around the world.[2] A market square is an open area wheremarket stalls are traditionally set out for trading, commonly on one particular day of the week known asmarket day.
A typicalEnglish market square consists of a square or rectangular area, or sometimes just a widening of the main street. It is usually in the centre of the town, surrounded by major buildings such as theparish church,town hall, importantshops andhotels, and thepost office, together with smaller shops and business premises. There is sometimes a permanent coveredmarket building or acloth hall, and the entire area is a traditional meeting place for local people as well as a centre for trade.
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