Formerly known as Market Square, Victoria Square is a magnificent city square filled with historical monuments and surrounded by the most beautiful landscapes. Formerly known as Market Square, it was renamed to honor Queen Victoria's jubilee in 1900. Victoria Square and the statue were damaged during the earthquake that struck Christchurch in February 2011. Despite this, You can still see the majestic statue of Queen Victoria, the statue of Captain James Cook, and to learn some of the city's history, do not miss a visit to this ancient square.