Victoria Square
A city-centre square framed by the Council House, the Town Hall and the floating-goddess fountain nicknamed the 'Floozie in the Jacuzzi'.
Birmingham's civic heart. To the north stands the Council House (1879), with the entrances to the museum and art gallery at its side. To the west is the Town Hall, modelled on a Roman temple, where Mendelssohn premiered Elijah. The large bronze fountain of a woman in the centre is affectionately known locally as the 'Floozie in the Jacuzzi', and the square also has the Iron Man sculpture and other public art. It links to Chamberlain Square and New Street, making it the natural starting point for exploring the city centre. Open all day, free of charge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Frankfurt Christmas Market, Birmingham
- Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
- St Philip's Cathedral
- Library of Birmingham
- Brindleyplace & Gas Street Basin
- Birmingham Back to Backs
- Bullring & Selfridges
- Ikon Gallery