Serenity Circle

Serenity Circle is a district in downtown Queen City. The Circle immediately surrounds the grounds of Princess Alice's official residence, the Palace of Serenity, from which it takes its name. Despite its name, the Serenity Circle is not geometrically a circle but a 13-sided polygon bounded by urban avenues.

Transportation

There are no fixed traffic signals within the Serenity Circle. Major intersections are controlled 24 hours a day by traffic marshals of the Queen City Metropolitan Traffic Authority. Within the district, some Traffic Authority marshals are assigned to "tourist duty", wearing special pink vests marked INFORMATION, to provide directions and assistance to tourists. The tourist information role was established to deter tourists from distracting marshals from their traffic control duties by asking for directions.

On-street parking in Serenity Circle is heavily restricted, requiring a special permit typically not issued to private individuals. Public parking is available in two multi-story parking garages located at rail and bus transit hubs. A royal decree issued by Princess Jeanette prohibits the construction of surface-level parking lots within Serenity Circle.

Notable locations

• Alfa Romeo Hotel, high-rise luxury hotel
• The Galleria at Serenity Circle, large shopping mall located adjacent to the palace
• Palace of Serenity, official residence of Princess Alice, located at the center of the circle
• Robin's Nest Toys, Centralia's largest toy store
• Royal Serenity Theatre, official theatre of the Princess of Centralia
• 1 Syrup Square, headquarters of SugarTV broadcast network
• S & D Donuts, Princess Alice's favorite doughnut shop