Spiniada square in Corfu is the largest square in the Balkans!

[d_kakavouli]

Well, it's said to be the largest square in the Balkans...I'm not sure if it actually is. The area of the square used to be a fortification between the castle and the city. You can also check out Durrell’s Monument in the square. It was built to honor Gerald and Lawrence Durrell, an author and zoologist, who spent their early years on the island of Corfu.

 

[dimi_pat]

I love Spianada square

 

[k_tsoukalas]

This looks like a great place - neat how it is one of the largest squares in the Balkans. Some things to do while in Corfu - some of the things are near the square:

Corfu Greece - Travel and Tourist Information

Read about the island of Corfu, Greece including things to do, where to stay and what are the best beaches of the island of Corfu, Greece.

www.greekboston.com

 

[corfujan]

This square is lovely! I remember I loved walking through it, and I even ate at one of the nearby restaurants. I will definitely be sure to pass through here again while I am in Corfu.

 

[nadellii]

This square is lovely! I remember I loved walking through it, and I even ate at one of the nearby restaurants. I will definitely be sure to pass through here again while I am in Corfu.

What was Corfu like ten years ago? I went last year but my mom says that most of Greece is way different now than it was then. I wonder how it has changed. Cheers and greetings from Capetown!

 

[corfujan]

What was Corfu like ten years ago? I went last year but my mom says that most of Greece is way different now than it was then. I wonder how it has changed. Cheers and greetings from Capetown!

Ten years ago it was beautiful as always, but there was some evidence of the financial crisis Greece was in at the time. I believe they were going through one of the periods where they were receiving emergency bailout money. Although people were out and about, there was a bit of an aura of stress and anxiety underneath the surface. Now and then, I'd see a closed shop. Greetings!!!