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New York, New York
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Verdi Square is named in honor of Giuseppe Verdi, the renowned Italian opera composer, and features a statue of him unveiled in 1906.
The statue of Giuseppe Verdi in Verdi Square was sculpted by Pasquale Civiletti and includes figures of four of Verdi's most famous opera characters.
In the early 20th century, Verdi Square was a popular gathering spot for Italian immigrants who would often sing Verdi's operas in the park.
Verdi Square is located at the intersection of Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, making it a notable landmark in Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Verdi Square is included in the Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
