Photoessay: Moravian Town Squares
I get burnt out on castles. The views are great, but after a handful, they blur together.
Town squares are different. They reflect the economy, history, regional or national character, and vibrancy. Some are the hectic hub of a city, but others are calm refuges. Festivals, markets, or protests flare up to occupy the time, or some weirdo decides now is the time to share his horrible accordion skills. It’s a delightful or bothersome public space that’s much less prominent in America. So, a short survey of a handful scattered around Moravia.

Přerov’s Horní náměstí. The statue in the center is of John Amos Comenius, a 16th-century educator who profoundly influenced education in Europe.

Kopřivnice during a foggy, rainy day. The prominent building was the former administrative headquarters for the communists.

Nový Jičín’s Masarykovo náměstí is enclosed with connected archways. Used for cover during the rain, and touristy pictures in the sun.
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