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Bristo Square

Edinburgh, Italy

Bristo Square

Bristo Square is a public space on the estate of the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. It lies in the south of the city, between George IV Bridge and George Square. It is named after the area's former thoroughfare, Bristo Street, which the square replaced. The most prominent landmark on the square

is the category A listed McEwan Hall, in which the university holds its graduation ceremonies. Other notable buildings on the square include the Dugald Stewart Building, the Informatics Forum, Potterrow Student Centre, Reid Concert Hall, and Teviot Row House.

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