Spianada

Spianada (, , "esplanade") is a large central square located in the city of Corfu, Greece. It is the largest square in Greece by area and is situated directly in front of the Old Fortress.

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Park.name: Spianada
Park.alt_name: Esplanade
Park.native_name: Σπιανάδα
Park.native_name_lang: el
Park.image: 2001-09_Corfu-Stadt-14.jpg
Park.image_size: 250px
Park.type: Public square, Urban park
Park.location: Corfu, Greece
Park.administrator: Municipality of Corfu
Park.water: Fountain (Vagianos well)
Park.parking: Yes
Park.free_label: Monuments
Park.free_data

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Upper Square ''(Leonida Vlachou Square)''
Lower Square ''(Enoseos Square)''
History
Gallery
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Spianada (, , "esplanade") is a large central square located in the city of Corfu, Greece. It is the largest square in Greece 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.