The World’s Most Dynamic City Is Soon To Get Its Own Times Square

The World’s Most Dynamic City - Bangalore is planning to have a replica of Times Square, New York's major commercial intersection, entertainment center, and tourist destination. If latest reports and announcements are to be believed then you will no longer have to go to New York to enjoy the fun of being at the buzzing tourist magnet. 

Where In The B-Town?

In Bengaluru, at the Residency Road and Brigade Road intersection in the central business district (CBD). Presently a war memorial stands there. The revamp is an attempt to make the street a world-class tourist destination just like the world-famous Times Square.

 

 

 We Don't Beleive You!

Well, you have to believe it. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials have extensive plans to transform the junction into a prominent tourist hub. Mayor R Sampath Raj recently announced the great news during the reopening of the relaid Church Street. The stretch had largely remained out of bounds for the past year.

What To Expect In This Silicon Valley?

The proposed Bangalore Square will be a hub of business, entertainment, and commercial centers. It is expected to cover a massive 25 acres of land. Considering that Bangalore is expeditiously becoming a global city and the Bangalore Square is expected to add to the charm of the "Silicon Valley of India".

Let's Walk Through The Times Square

Times Square, as we all know, is called the Centre of the universe, and carries the reputation of being the world’s most visited tourist attraction. About 39 million visitors from across the world visit this attraction and about 300,000 people walk through the square every day.

A Few Fun Facts You Didn't Know About Times Square NYC

1. Formerly named Longacre Square, it was renamed in April 1904 after the New York Times moved its headquarters to the Times Building, now called One Times Square.

 

2. Nicknames include 'The Crossroads of the World' and 'The Great White Way', and reportedly 'The Tenderloin' because it was supposedly the most desirable location in Manhatten in the 1920s.

 

3. New Year's Eve at Times Square is one big show with over a million people coming together to celebrate the 'Dropping of the Ball'.

 

4. Numerous films have magnificently shown Times Square. The list includes Vanilla Sky and I Am Legend.

 

5. Famous for its electric, neon and illuminated signs including Coca-Cola, Toshiba, and the curved NASDAQ sign.

 

6. Times Square became smoke-free in February 2011.

So are you excited to stroll through India's own Times Square? 

 

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