Union Square is one of the main meeting points in the city of Iasi. It is bordered by Stefan cel Mare Avenue on one side and the Palace of Culture and the Palace area, which includes a garden and a huge shopping center on the other side. It is also surrounded by two luxury hotels: the Grand Traian Hotel and the Union Hotel. This square has its own atmosphere It is lively, with a large number of locals and tourists coming to enjoy the view of the surrounding buildings, the Union Statue in its center, and the array of performances by street artists.