John Mackintosh Square
View of John Mackintosh Square in 2005, with the Gibraltar Parliament at the East side of the square | |
| Former name(s) | Plaza Mayor, Alameda, The (Grand) Parade, Commercial Square, Plazuela del Martillo/El Martillo, the Piazza |
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| Owner | Government of Gibraltar |
| Location | Gibraltar |
| Coordinates | 36°8′27.015″N 5°21′15.01″W / 36.14083750°N 5.3541694°W |
John Mackintosh Square (colloquially The Piazza) is a main square in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. It has been the centre of city life since the 14th century and takes its name from John Mackintosh, a local philanthropist. Notable buildings on John Mackintosh Square include the Parliament Building and the City Hall.