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Statue of Konstantinos Theotokis: A Literary Tribute in Corfu

A tribute to the Corfiot novelist Konstantinos Theotokis, nestled in the serene Boschetto Garden of Corfu Town.

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The Statue of Konstantinos Theotokis, located in Corfu Town's Boschetto Garden, honors the Corfiot novelist and social thinker. It's a place for reflection amidst the greenery and historical surroundings.

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  • Corfu, 491 00, GR

Local tips

  • Take a stroll through the Boschetto Garden to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and Renaissance-style design.
  • Combine your visit with a walk around the nearby Spianada Square and the Old Fortress for a comprehensive Corfu Town experience.
  • Look for other statues and busts in the garden, commemorating various writers and philhellenes associated with Corfu.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    The Statue of Konstantinos Theotokis is located within Boschetto Garden, which is situated between the Old Fortress and Spianada Square in Corfu Town. From Spianada Square, walk towards the Old Fortress. Boschetto Garden will be on your right, next to the Church of Panagia Mandrakina. The statue is located inside the garden.

  • Public Transport

    Several bus lines serve San Rocco Square in Corfu Town, which is a short walk from Boschetto Garden. From San Rocco Square, walk towards Spianada Square and then towards the Old Fortress. Boschetto Garden will be on your right, next to the Church of Panagia Mandrakina. Local bus tickets cost around €1.10 - €1.50.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Corfu Town. Ask your driver to take you to Spianada Square or the Old Fortress. Boschetto Garden is located between these two landmarks, next to the Church of Panagia Mandrakina. A short taxi ride within Corfu Town typically costs between €8 - €12.

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The Statue of Konstantinos Theotokis stands as a tribute to one of Corfu's most important literary figures. Konstantinos Theotokis (1872-1923) was a novelist of the realist school, known for his works depicting Corfiot society and his advocacy for social equality. Born in Corfu, he studied in Germany and France, where he encountered socialist ideas that influenced his writing. His works often explored social contradictions and class struggles within Corfiot society. The statue is located in Boschetto Garden, a small public garden between the northern trench of the Old Fortress and the Spianada. Boschetto, meaning "small grove" in Italian, is designed as a Renaissance Italian garden with symmetrical layouts, flowers, and plants. The garden provides a tranquil space to appreciate the statue and reflect on Theotokis's contributions to Greek literature and social thought. Other busts and statues of writers and philhellenes who lived on the island can also be found in the garden. Visiting the Statue of Konstantinos Theotokis offers a chance to connect with Corfu's cultural heritage and appreciate the legacy of a writer who captured the island's social complexities in his works.

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