Miaouli Square
| Miaouli Square | |
|---|---|
| Πλατεία Μιαούλη | |
 | |
| Former names | Othonos Square |
| General information | |
| Type | Open square |
| Architectural style | Neoclassicism |
| Town or city | Ermoupolis |
| Country | Greece |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Wilhelm von Weiler |
Miaouli Square (Greek: Πλατεία Μιαούλη) is a square in the city of Ermoupolis, Syros island in Greece.
History
The square was designed by the Bavarian architect Wilhelm von Weiler in the early 19th century. It is the main square of Ermoupolis. Its former name was Othonos Square (Πλατεία Όθωνος) in honour of Otto of Greece but took its current name in 1889 by the statue of admiral Andreas Miaoulis, hero of the Greek War of Independence, which locates in the square. In the square there are also the City Hall, designed by Ernst Ziller, and the municipal library.
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Coordinates: 37°26′41″N 24°56′34″E / 37.4447°N 24.9428°E
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