Maitland Monument Monument

The Maitland Monument is a 19th-century neoclassical monument located on the island of Corfu in Greece’s Ionian Islands. It is a historic feature of the principal public square in Corfu town.

A compact architectural monument set within the wide, open Spianada (Esplanade) area that is commonly visited alongside the nearby Liston colonnade and other town-center sights. The immediate area functions as a pedestrian public square and gathering place rather than a large park.

The monument dates from the period when the Ionian Islands were under British administration and reflects 19th-century commemorative architecture. It has remained part of the assembled urban fabric of Corfu town since that period.

Sited in central Corfu town on the island of Corfu, the monument lies within the Spianada public square close to the Liston arcade and other core town landmarks.

• Central setting: Sits on the Spianada/Esplanade public square close to the Liston arcade and other central Corfu landmarks.

The monument is in a town on one of the Ionian islands; access is typically by regional ferry or road from the island’s main port. From the central harbor, the monument is usually an easy walk.

• Combine a visit with a walk around the town to see how the monument frames local views of the harbor.
• Look for plaques or inscriptions on-site that detail the monument's history and local significance.
• Morning light is often best for photography; the square can be quiet before tourist buses arrive.