Italian Style Town (Former Italian Concession)
Asia's only fully preserved Italian concession (opened in 1902), with Italian villas, columns and round arches forming contiguous streets
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- Open all day
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- Free
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Asia's only fully preserved Italian concession (opened in 1902), where Italian villas, columns and round arches line street after street. The sculpture at the center of Marco Polo Square marks the district's point of origin; former residences such as Liang Qichao's Yinbingshi (Ice-Drinking Studio), playwright Cao Yu's former home, and the mansions of Feng Guozhang and Yuan Shikai are scattered throughout. Many old Western-style buildings now house restaurants and cafés, and terrace afternoon tea best captures the "foreign quarter" feel. After dark, when the lights come on, it becomes a popular spot for wedding photography and evening strolls.
Getting there: Metro Line 2, Jianguodao Station
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