Corfu, Greece
Corfu: Between Two Fortresses
Discover the Venetian heart, French elegance, and Greek soul of the old town.
Discover the Venetian heart, French elegance, and Greek soul of the old town.
Discover the Venetian heart, French elegance, and Greek soul of the old town.
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The mighty Venetian fortification from the sixteenth century, towering over the old port of Corfu.
Inscribed on the UNESCO list, the heart of the city, a labyrinth of narrow 'kantounia' alleys filled with Venetian, French, and British architecture.
The most important church on the island, home to the relics of the patron saint of Corfu, with the tallest bell tower in the city.
A unique museum located in the former headquarters of the Bank of the Ionian Islands, presenting the history of the Greek currency since the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty-two.
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. James and St. Christopher, a baroque pearl with a neo-Gothic bell tower, consecrated in the year one thousand five hundred fifty-three.
An elegant promenade with arcades, built by the French in the early nineteenth century following the example of Paris's Rue de Rivoli.
A vast, green square separating the Old Town from the Old Fortress, created by the Venetians for defensive purposes.
An impressive neoclassical Regency-style palace built by the British, currently serving as the headquarters of the Museum of Asian Art.
The original fortress of the city, built on a rocky peninsula, separated from the mainland by the famous moat 'Contra-Fossa'.
Professional narration in multiple languages with fascinating stories about each place.
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Discover fascinating stories, legends, and historical anecdotes about each place.
Learn about architectural styles, buildings, and monuments along the route.
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