Town square is a large open area in the center of a city and is used for various community activities. Most of the square is used as a meeting place for people to have a conversation, discussion, hold folk parties and others. Town square also often be used as a place for people’s markets, concerts, political demonstrations, community gatherings and other events that require large crowds of people. In the town square area are usually built monuments, statues, fountains or other features, because town square is also often used as a city landmark.
The function of the town squares in Indonesia is not much different from other countries, most cities and regencies in Indonesia have town squares that serve as public area and place for holding events both for entertainment or important events organized by the government or the community. The renovation of the town square in Indonesia continues to be carried out from time to time following current development, the purpose of the renovation is to beautify the appearance of the town square as a city icon.
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