Corfu Spianada Square

Corfu Spianada Square: The Spianada Square on Corfu Greece, Ionian

Corfu Spianada Square: Corfu, the main town of Corfu Island is one of the most appealing cities in Greece due to the heavy influence of the Venetians, who for centuries controlled the island. The Turks never occupied Corfu unlike other Ionian islands. Therefore Corfu is different from the rest of Greece. But Corfu has seen other influences as well including the British, the Normans, the French, and the Romans.

Ancient buildings are still in evidence in several archaeology sites and the excellent archaeological museum. Corfu really

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resembles an Italian city. But, there are other influences such as the Liston, the building, which borders the main esplanade or Spianada, a beautiful park built by the French.

The central square of Spianada is the most significant monument of the town. It is said that it is the largest square in the Balkans. Liston houses some of the finest cafes and restaurants in Corfu. The French were the ones who turned the Spianada into a public square. Before the nineteenth century it used to be a large empty lot used for defensive purposes. Cricket matches are played on the esplanade – the only place in Greece where the sport is played.

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