John Mackintosh Square
John Mackintosh Square is referred to colloquially as The Piazza. While it has had a variety of names over the centuries, during the 19th century, it was known as Commercial Square. Its name was changed to honour the philanthropist John Mackintosh when he died in 1940. The square is the home to the Gibraltar Parliament, Gibraltar City Hall, Gibtelecom and the Gibraltar Heritage Trust.
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