Viru Square
Viru Square was a square in the center of Tallinn, Estonia. It existed as a square until 2002 when the construction of Viru Centre began. Currently only a roundabout and an official "street name" are left of the former open area. The roundabout is the intersection of three main streets of Tallinn: Pärnu maantee, Narva maantee, Mere puiestee ; and two smaller: Viru tänav and Vana-Viru tänav. Also, all of the five tram lines of Tallinngo through the roundabout.
Names over time
- Until 1939: Russian market. Also known as lice market
- 1939–1940: Viru Square
- 1940–1960: Stalin Square.
- 1960–1970: Centre Square
- 1970–present: renamed Viru Square
Buildings around Viru Square
- Viru hotel, Viru Square 4
- Café Amigo
- Viru Centre, Viru väljak 4/6
- Viru Centre Bus Terminal, Viru väljak 6
- Fire Station, Vana-Viru Street 14
- Tammsaare Park - named after Estonian writer A. H. Tammsaare