Georgiou I Square
Square in Patras, Greece
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Georgiou I Square (Greek: Πλατεία Γεωργίου Αʹ) is the central square of Patras, Greece.[1] The square is named after King George I of Greece. It is crossed by Maizonos, Korinthou and Gerokostopoulou streets. The neoclassical Apollon Theatre is situated on the northeast side of the square.
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| Namesake | George I of Greece |
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| Maintained by | Municipality of Patras |
| Location | Patras, Greece |
| Coordinates | 38.2462°N 21.7351°E |
| Construction | |
| Completion | 1829 |
| Other | |
| Designer | Stamatis Voulgaris |
History
Georgiou I Square was built under the Kapodistrias government as a part of the 1829 plans by Stamatis Voulgaris to rebuild the devastated centre of Patras after the Greek War of Independence. Unlike the old city, the new city was built according to a grid plan with several large squares.
The square has been renamed several times: Dimokratias at first, then Kalamogdarti, Othonos, Kentriki, Thomopoulou, Ethniki, Palligenesias and since 1863 Georgiou I. In the square there are two fountains, constructed in Denmark.
Gallery
Georgiou I Square in the early 20th century
The square in 1910
Detail of the one fountain
A view
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