Liston and Spianada
On Gingerguide's self-guided Corfu audio tour, Liston and Spianada is a stop worth about ~30 min. Stand in front of it, press play for a short narrated story, and put any follow-up question to the built-in AI guide.
- Type square
- Suggested visit ~30 min
- Corfu Corfu guide
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About Liston and Spianada
The Liston, the arcaded promenade of Corfu modelled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, and the Spianada, the great green square before the Old Fortress where cricket is played.
The Liston was begun in 1807, under French rule, as a row of arcades facing the Spianada. The square itself was cleared by the Venetians to give the fortress guns an open field. The British brought cricket, which is still played on the lawn.
The square and the arcades are open to all, at any time, with no fee. The cafés are busiest in the evening. During a cricket match, please do not walk across the pitch.
Did you know? The Liston arcades were begun in 1807 under French rule, on the model of the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, and work continued into the British period.
How much time do you need at Liston and Spianada?
Around ~30 min works well for Liston and Spianada — time to look properly and listen to its story on the spot. Linger if you like; nothing on a self-guided walk is on a clock.
Should you stop at Liston and Spianada?
Yes — Liston and Spianada made the cut as one of 13 places the Gingerguide team researched and narrated across Corfu. The story tells you why it is worth the stop, and the AI guide fills in anything you still wonder.
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