SIGHTSEEINGS IN CORFU
Every summer, Corfu island attracts thousands of tourists and has become a favorite destination for summer holidays.
The historical and religious monuments, the picturesque villages, the beautiful nature and the hospitality of the locals offer memories difficult to forget. Corfu Town is a gem for sites with many monuments from the Medieval times, including the Old Fortress, the New Fortress, Liston Promenade and the Church of Saint Spyridon, protector of the island.
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Corfu island offers variety of sightseeings in general, from the old and romantic Corfu Town, through breathtaking beaches sparkling with crystal clear waters into waterfals & caves as same as fishing villages with deep traditions and old villages influenced by pirates's attaks up to Corfu's highest peaks ocupied by castles and monasteries shrouded by exceptional history and shocking mystery.
THE BEST OF CORFU
No. 1 - CORFU TOWN
Old, fashionable and romantic Corfu town.
The small mediaeval town that grew up during Angevin rule (1267-1368) was enclosed by thick defensive walls and guarded by two imposing castles that looked out to sea and the Greek mainland. It was under the Venetians, who stayed and occupied Corfu for over 400 years while bringing many prosperity to the island. Speaking about way of living, history, art & culture, food and many others benefits ....
Corfu town is generaly shrouded in history and mystery with number of sightseeings scattered all around.
Surrounded by two masive fortresses, couple of beautiful churches and exceptional narrow streets full of local shops, souvenir shops, coffee shops, bars and fabolous tavernas - just perfect for 'DAY OUT' or 'NIGHT OUT'.
CORFU TOWN - THE 'OLD TOWN'
OLD FORTRESS (VENETIAN)
NEW FORTRESS (BRITISH)
SPIANADA SQUARE
TOWN HALL
MUNICIPAL ART GALLERY
IONIAN PARLIAMENT
St. SPYRIDON CHURCH
IONIAN ACADEMY
MUSEUM OF ASIAN ART
BYZANTINE MUSEUM
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
TEMPLE OF ARTEMIS
CORFU TOWN - SURROUNDING
St. JASON & SOSIPATER CHURCH
ACHILLION PALACE
PALEOPOLIS
PONTIKONISI (MOUSE ISLAND)
MON REPOS PALACE
VIDOS ISLAND
The small mediaeval town that grew up during Angevin rule (1267-1368) was enclosed by thick defensive walls and guarded by two imposing castles that looked out to sea and the Greek mainland. It was under the Venetians, who stayed and occupied Corfu for over 400 years while bringing many prosperity to the island. Speaking about way of living, history, art & culture, food and many others benefits ....
Corfu town is generaly shrouded in history and mystery with number of sightseeings scattered all around.
Surrounded by two masive fortresses, couple of beautiful churches and exceptional narrow streets full of local shops, souvenir shops, coffee shops, bars and fabolous tavernas - just perfect for 'DAY OUT' or 'NIGHT OUT'.
No. 2 - PALEOKASTRITSA