Maitland Monument, Neoclassical rotunda memorial at Spianada Square in Corfu, Greece
The circular monument features twenty Ionic columns crafted from Maltese limestone and stands at the end of Spianada Square in central Corfu.
British engineers constructed this memorial in 1821 to honor Sir Thomas Maitland, who served as the first Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands.
Local sculptor Pavlos Prosalentis created the decorative elements that adorn this monument, combining Greek and British architectural traditions of the period.
The structure contains two entrances leading to an underground Venetian water cistern from 1781, which provided water storage for the surrounding area.
The circular inscription at the top of the monument remains intact despite weathering, marking the dedication to Commissioner Maitland in precise detail.
Location: Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands
Inception: 1821
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Address: Pl. Leonida Vlachou, Kapodistriou 16, Kerkira 491 00, Greece
GPS coordinates: 39.62166,19.92456
Latest update: March 16, 2025 19:47
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