Monterey Square

Welcome to Monterey Square. If there is a single location that encapsulates the romantic, slightly melancholy, and deeply historical atmosphere of Savannah, it is right here. …

Commanding the center of Monterey Square is a soaring, exquisitely carved marble monument that presents a fascinating historical paradox. This towering structure is dedicated to Count Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and…

While the sensational crime at the Mercer Williams house often dominates the narrative, it is crucial to understand the profound impact that its owner, Jim Williams, had on the physical preservation of Savannah. To stand in…

Anchoring the eastern trust lot of Monterey Square is a building that consistently surprises visitors: Congregation Mickve Israel. With its towering pointed arches and intricate stone tracery, it is the only purely Gothic Revival…

Monterey Square offers what is perhaps the most perfect surviving illustration of the Oglethorpe plan's ward system as it applied to residential living. To understand the layout of the buildings surrounding you is to understand…

As the afternoon light begins to fade and the shadows lengthen across the cobblestones, it is impossible to ignore the distinct, ethereal atmosphere that settles over Monterey Square. Savannah is widely reputed to be the most…

As we conclude our exploration of Monterey Square, take a moment to stand quietly and survey the profound beauty of this enclosed space. You have walked through a microcosm of Savannah’s complex history, experiencing the…