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 Road), (Narva Road), (Sea Avenue); and two smaller: and (Old-Viru Street). Also, all of the five tram lines of Tallinn(except 2, which goes via the harbour)go through the roundabout.
Names over time Until 1939: Russian market (; , ; , ). Also known as lice market () 1939–1940: Viru Square 1940–1960: Stalin Square (during the German occupation [1941–1944] ). 1960–1970: Centre Square () 1970–present: renamed Viru Square (retrieved 20 March 2020)
Buildings around Viru Square Viru hotel (1972), Viru Square 4 Café Amigo Viru Centre, Viru 4/6 Viru Centre Bus Terminal, Viru 6 Fire Station, Vana-Viru Street 14 http://register.muinas.ee/?menuID=monument&action=view&id=1244 Pritsimaja. Tammsaare Park - named after Estonian writer A. H. Tammsaare
References
External links Linda Järve. Viru väljak neelab 1,7 miljardit krooni. Õhtuleht, 23. April 1999 Võim ja väljak. Arhitektuuriajaloolane Karin Hallas kirjutab võimusuhete klaarimisest Tallinna väljakutel. Eesti Ekspress Online: Areen, 23. märts 2000 Jüri Muttika. Tallinna kaks südant. Eesti Ekspress, 04. mai 2006