Market Square, Alexandria

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Market Square in Alexandria is a historic public plaza in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, long used as a civic and commercial gathering place.


Statements (42)
Predicate Object
instanceOf historic site
public square
tourist attraction
adjacentTo Alexandria City Hall
category Historic sites in Virginia
Squares in Virginia
Tourist attractions in Alexandria, Virginia
city Alexandria, Virginia NERFINISHED
country United States
governedBy City of Alexandria government
hasAccessibility pedestrian-friendly
hasCulturalSignificance symbol of Old Town Alexandria’s historic character
hasFeature fountain
open-air plaza
paved square
pedestrian access
seating areas
hasHistoricalRole center of civic life in Alexandria
center of commercial activity in Alexandria
hasSurrounding historic buildings
restaurants
shops
hasUse civic gathering place
commercial gathering place
public events venue
heritageDesignation part of Old Town Alexandria historic area
isPublicPlace true
locatedIn Alexandria, Virginia NERFINISHED
Old Town Alexandria
United States
Virginia
maintainedBy City of Alexandria
near Potomac River waterfront
openToPublic true
partOf historic district of Old Town Alexandria
state Virginia
tourismType heritage tourism
usedFor community gatherings
farmers markets
festivals
outdoor performances
public ceremonies

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Carlyle House Historic Park
overlooks

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