Spianada

Spianada
Esplanade
Σπιανάδα
Map
Interactive map of Spianada
TypePublic square, Urban park
LocationCorfu, Greece
Coordinates39°37′24″N 19°55′28″E / 39.62333°N 19.92444°E / 39.62333; 19.92444
AdministratorMunicipality of Corfu
WaterFountain (Vagianos well)
ParkingYes
MonumentsMaitland Rotunda, Monument of the Union of the Eptanese
FacilitiesPlayground, cricket field
Other informationServices: Toilets

Spianada (Greek: Σπιανάδα, pronounced [spi.aˈna.ða], "esplanade") is a large central square located in the city of Corfu, Greece. It is the largest square in Greece , the biggest in Europe and the 27th biggest in world by area and is situated directly in front of the Old Fortress.

Upper Square (Leonida Vlachou Square)

The Upper Square (Pano Plateia) forms the southern part of the Spianada. It is an elongated area characterized by dense vegetation, flower beds, and landscaped walkways. At its center stands the circular Maitland Rotunda (locally known as "Rotunda") and the musical bandstand (Palko), where events and concerts by the local philharmonic societies take place.

Lower Square (Enoseos Square)

The Lower Square (Kato Plateia) occupies the northern part of the area and extends parallel to the Liston complex. It is an open, flat, grass-covered space that hosts the city's Cricket field. The Palace of St. Michael and St. George dominates the northern end of the square.

History

Artistic depiction of the Spianada in 1895.

The name of the square is derived from the Venetian word for an "open flat area," reflecting the four centuries of Venetian rule over the island of Corfu.

Its current form dates back to the temporary period of French occupation of the Ionian Islands, including Corfu, during the Napoleonic Wars.[1]

The cricket ground, a major part of the park, occupies a significant portion of the square. The local passion for cricket is of British origin, dating back to the period of the British Protectorate (1814–1864).

The square is one of the most central and popular landmarks of the city, serving as a major attraction for tourists.

The Spianada fountain, or Vagianos well to the locals, was a donation by the Greek physician and benefactor Georgios Vagianos, originally from Konya in Asia Minor.[2][3][4]

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References

  1. ^ Physician Georgios Vagianos from Konya, Asia Minor, demonstrated outstanding philanthropic activity and was a benefactor of the city. He donated his entire fortune to the Municipality of Corfu, which honored him by naming a street after him.
  2. ^ Physician Georgios Vagianos from Konya, Asia Minor, demonstrated outstanding philanthropic activity and was a benefactor of the city. He donated his entire fortune to the Municipality of Corfu, which honored him by naming a street after him.
  3. ^ Spianada, the Spianada square in Corfu, Maties tin Kerkyra
  4. ^ "Spianada Square - projectcorfu.com". Archived from the original on 2016-06-20. Retrieved 2019-08-01.


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