Union Square

Union Square, in San Francisco

Union Square is the great central square of San Francisco, the heart of the shopping district. The San Francisco audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively square, surrounded by shops, hotels and theatres.

The shopping heart of the city

Union Square is the central square and the shopping heart of San Francisco. Its name recalls the gatherings in favour of the Union that were held there at the time of the Civil War. In the centre of the square stands a high column topped with a statue of Victory, erected in memory of a naval victory. Surrounded by department stores, luxury boutiques, prestigious hotels and theatres, the square is a lively meeting place, frequented by inhabitants and visitors. An emblematic public space, Union Square beats to the rhythm of urban life and constitutes an ideal starting point to discover the city centre.

What to see

Here you enjoy the animation of the great central square, dominated by the column topped with the statue of Victory, surrounded by department stores, luxury boutiques, hotels and theatres. Union Square is the shopping heart of San Francisco. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Union Square lies in the heart of the city centre of San Francisco, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible; the shops, hotels and theatres have their own hours. The square is particularly lively during the day and during festivities.

Where does the name Union Square come from in San Francisco?

It recalls the gatherings in favour of the Union that were held there at the time of the Civil War; the square is today the shopping heart of the town.

Where is Union Square?

In the heart of the city centre of San Francisco, in the United States.