Panoramic view of the square

Pyat Uglov Square, colloquially the Pentagon — an "unofficial" square in the Historic Center of Nizhny Novgorod, in the area of Gorky Square. Official name: the "Pyat Uglov" (Five Corners) intersection.

According to one local legend, it was named after five drinking establishments that were located on the corners of the street during Soviet times.

It is situated at the intersection of Gorky Street, Ilyinka, and Arzamasskaya Street.

Today, Pyat Uglov Square is the terminus for bus no. 30.

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