Liston (square)

Liston is a Venetian word used in various cities of the Veneto region and former possessions of the former Republic of Venice. It is used to indicate a part of the city, usually a square or section of a square. The term liston refers to the long marble slabs used for paving the streets. The term far el liston means "to walk around the square".

Several cities in the Veneto have a liston. In Venice, it is the name of the walk from St. Mark's Square past the columns of Marco and Todaro. In Verona it is the west side of Piazza Bra. In Padua it is part of the Prato della Valle. In Belluno the liston is in Martyrs' Square (also known as the "Campedel"). In Rovigo it is the central part of the Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. In Trieste, which has strong ties with Venetian culture, it is called the Corso Italia. In the Greek island of Corfu the locals still use the word to indicate the main promenade of Corfu city.