Victoria Square is considered Birmingham's main square and natural city centre, thanks to the magnificent former Town Hall.
It is just a few minutes' walk from New Street railway station and right in the middle of the pedestrian route between the popular canal district of Brindleyplace (eastbound) and the Bullring shopping district (westbound).
Both locations can be reached from Victoria Square in around 10-15 minutes on slow walking.
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Attractions in Victoria Square
You'll come across several attractions in the square that you shouldn't miss.
- Town Hall - The former Town Hall, built in 1834 in the classical style, is now a concert hall and gallery
- Programme and tickets: bmusic.co.uk/town-hall
- Council House - The Municipal House and now the home of the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery form the main landmark of the square.
- Programme and tickets: birmingham.gov.uk
- The Fountain The River - The monumental 1993 fountain has a large sculpture of a female figure at its top representing the river bringing life
Just about a 3-minute walk from the square is the famous modern library building.
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