Guidebook for Corfu
Arts & Culture
Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa
25 ArseniouMuseum of Dionysios Solomos
1 ArseniouCorfu Museum of Asian Art
120 KapodistriouBanknote Museum of the Ionian Bank
32 Nikiforou TheotokiThe stunning appearance of this stately palace takes the visitor back in history to when the palace was inhabited by two great figures from European history whose only common bond was their adoration for Corfu, Greece and its culture, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known as 'Sissi') and Kaiser William II of Germany.
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Achilleion
The stunning appearance of this stately palace takes the visitor back in history to when the palace was inhabited by two great figures from European history whose only common bond was their adoration for Corfu, Greece and its culture, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known as 'Sissi') and Kaiser William II of Germany.
Sightseeing
Antigua Fortaleza Veneciana
New Venetian Fortress
13 El. VenizelouAgelokastro is the westernmost fortress of the Byzantine empire and the Despotate of Epirus, which included Corfu until 1267. It was constructed in the early 12th century, with the transfer of Palaiokastron (the actual monastery of Palaiokastritsa) to a more strategic position . In its prime, it could protect, if necessary, the entire population of the region (4000 people).
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Angelokastro
Agelokastro is the westernmost fortress of the Byzantine empire and the Despotate of Epirus, which included Corfu until 1267. It was constructed in the early 12th century, with the transfer of Palaiokastron (the actual monastery of Palaiokastritsa) to a more strategic position . In its prime, it could protect, if necessary, the entire population of the region (4000 people).
Palea Peritheia
Essentials
Platia Taksiarchon
124 KapodistriouGetting Around
Stathmos Iperastikon Leoforion station
Stathmos Astikon Leoforion station
Aerolimenas Kerkiras Ioannis Kapodistria
Parks & Nature
Small island located opposite the city, at a distance of 1200 meters from the old harbor, covers an area of 538 acres and consists a small natural paradise, an oasis of unchanged environmental balance. It is the favourite recreation area of the City, combining beautiful nature and the sea in such a small distance. The transit is by boat and costs 2 euros (round trip).
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Vido
Small island located opposite the city, at a distance of 1200 meters from the old harbor, covers an area of 538 acres and consists a small natural paradise, an oasis of unchanged environmental balance. It is the favourite recreation area of the City, combining beautiful nature and the sea in such a small distance. The transit is by boat and costs 2 euros (round trip).
Palaiokastritsa
There is also a really nice restaurant called "Alonaki".
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Chalikounas
There is also a really nice restaurant called "Alonaki".
The Cedar forest in Issos is the only cedar forest that exists on the island and is located in the lakeside areas of Lake Korission, the largest and most significant wetland in the island. The Cedar forest is situated above the sandy beaches of Chalikounas and Issos and consists of sharp cedars, a kind of cedar that grows in the northern Mediterranean coastal sands. What is better than to enjoy swimming in these wonderful beaches and then wander in this unique forest?
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Issos Beach
The Cedar forest in Issos is the only cedar forest that exists on the island and is located in the lakeside areas of Lake Korission, the largest and most significant wetland in the island. The Cedar forest is situated above the sandy beaches of Chalikounas and Issos and consists of sharp cedars, a kind of cedar that grows in the northern Mediterranean coastal sands. What is better than to enjoy swimming in these wonderful beaches and then wander in this unique forest?
The famous Channel of Love (known as Canal d'Amour) an idyllic area with unique rock formations that form a series of wonderful coves and canals. The rocks run in different shades of yellow and lots of greenery at the top. One can reach these stunning coves through several paths and steps. With beautiful crystalline waters, the Channel of Love is one of the most unique spots in Corfu.
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Canal d'Amour Beach
The famous Channel of Love (known as Canal d'Amour) an idyllic area with unique rock formations that form a series of wonderful coves and canals. The rocks run in different shades of yellow and lots of greenery at the top. One can reach these stunning coves through several paths and steps. With beautiful crystalline waters, the Channel of Love is one of the most unique spots in Corfu.