Hi Priyan, yes the public squares offer a great glimpse and share so much about the community, the residents, and the history of a particular town or city.
I remember spending one late afternoon just sitting on a bench in a piazza in Florence, watching people and staring at the details of a cathedral. It was educational and entertaining at the same time. Having a colleague doing the same thing and then sharing our observations and enjoying a fun discourse about what we're looking at felt good that I smile when I remember it.