Verdi Square
Park Small Manhattan plaza near Lincoln Center
On Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Verdi Square is a triangular plaza with a bronze bust of composer Giuseppe Verdi and small gardens. Pedestrians pass through to Lincoln Center, neighborhood cafés and the 72nd Street subway; locals use it for quick breaks and performances.
A small triangular public square on Manhattan’s Upper West Side named for 19th century Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. It functions as a neighborhood plaza and local green space rather than a large park.
The square occupies the traffic island formed by Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue near West 72nd Street and features park benches, trees and a memorial to Giuseppe Verdi. Its compact footprint makes it a brief stop rather than a destination for extended visits.
The square was established as a civic space in the early 20th century and has been altered by periodic maintenance and small renovations since then. It serves primarily as a local gathering place and wayfinding point for visitors to Lincoln Center and surrounding cultural institutions.
Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the square sits within walking distance of Lincoln Center and the residential avenues of the neighborhood. It is readily reached by several subway lines serving the nearby 72nd Street area.
- Location tip: Sits at the triangular intersection of Broadway, Amsterdam Avenue and West 72nd Street on Manhattan's Upper West Side, immediately north of Lincoln Center and the 72nd Street subway station.
How to Get to Verdi Square #
Verdi Square is a one-block walk from the 72nd Street stations on the 1, B and C subway lines and easily reached by numerous MTA buses along Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
Tips for Visiting Verdi Square #
- Stand near the Verdi Monument at the park's center for the cleanest sightlines of the small plaza and surrounding traffic - the statue is a local anchor.
- Combine a visit with Lincoln Center or a stroll along Broadway's Upper West Side; the square is a pocket of calm between busy streets.
Best Time to Visit Verdi Square #
A year-round urban pocket - spring through autumn are most comfortable for lingering outside.
Weather & Climate near Verdi Square #
Verdi Square's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Abundant rainfall (1217 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (114 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm).
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