Kontraktova Square is a square in the historic Podil district. It is an important economic, cultural, and transport center, containing numerous architectural and historical monuments. The square is often used for various outdoor public festivities, including music concerts and fairs.
The square is named after trade fairs (contracts), which took place on Podil. It was a great event, which every Kievan anticipated the whole year. There used to be a town hall as well.