 Still on Savassi, the meeting point of many social groups, especially the youth, is "Praça da Savassi" (Savassi Square), which is not exactly a square, and more a crossing between two major avenues (Getúlio Vargas and Cristóvão Colombo), and gathers some of the busiest bars and pubs (called locally "botecos" or "botequins") in town.Another important landmark is Praça do Papa (Pope's Square), located at a high point south of the downtown area, with its great view of the entire city.It is named for July 1, 1980, visit by John Paul II, who held a youth mass there.