Spianada Square

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The Spianada (Greek: Σπιανάδα, "esplanade") is a large square at the city of Corfu, Greece. It is the largest square in Greece and is located in front of the Old Fortress of the city of Corfu. Its final construction dates back to the temporary French occupation of the Ionian islands an Corfu during the Napoleonic Wars.[1]

It is one of the most central and popular sites of the city and a tourist destination.

Gallery

  • A fountain at the square

  • Street

  • Houses at the square

References

  1. ↑ -www.corfuin.com
Major squares in Greece
Athens
Thessaloniki
Patras
Heraklion
Corfu (city)
Chania
  • Eleftherias Square
  • Splantza Square
Rhodes (city)
  • Evraion Martyron Square
Ermoupoli
Nafplion
  • Syntagma Square (Nafplion)
  • Filellinon Square
List of squares in Greece

Coordinates: 39°37′23″N 19°55′30″E / 39.623°N 19.925°E / 39.623; 19.925

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