Name: Yasser Arafat Square
Address: Ramallah, Palestinian Territories
Rating: 4.0

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By Robert Knauer

“Yasser Arafat Square - A Busy Traffic Circle in Ramallah”

Jun 2019

We spent a brief moment at the Yasser Arafat Square, actually a reasonably sized traffic circle, during our time in Ramallah. This is one of two main squares (traffic circles) in Ramallah, the other is Lion' Square. The Yasser Arafat Square is a very busy place with traffic moving around it. A water feature stands at the bottom of the monument and a flag pole with a flag of Palestine is at the top . Half way up the flagpole is a young lad climbing up toward the flag which, we were told, symbolizes the Palestinian struggle for freedom and nationhood. Seeing the Yasser Arafat Square is an interesting experience.

“Impressive”

Oct 2019

This square a tribute to the deceased Arafat did not exist while He was alive. It is a tribute to his honor

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Robert Knauer

Vancouver, WA116 contributions

Yasser Arafat Square - A Busy Traffic Circle in Ramallah

Jun 2019

We spent a brief moment at the Yasser Arafat Square, actually a reasonably sized traffic circle, during our time in Ramallah. This is one of two main squares (traffic circles) in Ramallah, the other is Lion' Square. The Yasser Arafat Square is a very busy place with traffic moving around it.

A water feature stands at the bottom of the monument and a flag pole with a flag of Palestine is at the top . Half way up the flagpole is a young lad climbing up toward the flag which, we were told, symbolizes the Palestinian struggle for freedom and nationhood.

Seeing the Yasser Arafat Square is an interesting experience.

Written May 18, 2020

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sam

Mississauga, Canada101 contributions

Interesting Landmark ....

Apr 2019 • Solo

Interesting Landmark in the heart of Ramallah. The area is busy with cars and pedestrians. Few reasonably prices restaurants around the area.

Written April 30, 2019

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leuveen

United Kingdom1,311 contributions

A busy square in the city centre

Mar 2018 • Couples

Nothing extraordinary, but if you want to see the daily life of Ramallah, head there - a very lively area, with many shops and cafes.

Written March 25, 2018

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pbaccash26

Philadelphia, PA134 contributions

Impressive

Oct 2019

This square a tribute to the deceased Arafat did not exist while He was alive. It is a tribute to his honor

Written October 30, 2019

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Drghannam

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories20 contributions

Times Square of Ramallah

Feb 2019 • Solo

In Yasser arafat square or what was called Maydan Alsaa, in Arabic, which means the time square in English, share there was a tower holding an old clock, this place reminds me always of Ramalla, and because I travel everyday through this lovely place, cause I can’t have my day without going there, besides the presence of too many people in this square in certain occasions.

Written February 19, 2019

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Talal J

New York City, NY443 contributions

Keep moving

Aug 2018 • Family

This square used to be called al-Sa'a (clock) square. In fact most people still know it as that. There's truly nothing special about this place. it is congested with people and vehicles and there's a monument in the middle of it.

That's the skinny of it.

Written August 13, 2018

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yousefhussain16

Ramallah, Palestinian Territories40 contributions

Center of the city

May 2018 • Solo

This square beside lions square represent the 2 main squares in Ramallah. it is name in Arabic is ( Dowar al sa'a). there is clothes and telecom stores around it. some banks ATM. traditional Resturant. it is 5-10 min away from old city of Ramallah.

Written May 16, 2018

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UlstermaninNorfolk

Bracknell, UK276 contributions

It's just a roundabout

Apr 2018 • Solo

You walk past this as you wander around Ramallah. There is nothing particularly special about it. Lots of shops nearby.

Written April 11, 2018

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grip652

Collierville, TN739 contributions

Symbolic

Dec 2017 • Couples

Busy streets radiate from the flagpole with a figure of a young boy raising the flag. During the first and second intifadas young people competed to see who could raise the most flags. You'll likely pass it on your wanderings around downtown Ramallah, worth a few minutes to stop and consider its meaning.

Written February 5, 2018

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