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An island with a great history, on which we will
reffer to completely briefly. The History of Corfu
and the events which have taken place on it,
have contributed to the present picture of the
island and the way of thinking of its hospitable
inhabitants.
Many have passed through this beautiful,
evergreen island and even more were those who
because of its favourable geographical position
and its natural beauty have desired to conquer it.
From the mythical Phaeceans, according to
Homer, up to the Corinthians, Illyrians, Vandals,
Goths, Romans, Normans, Venetians, French,
English and Russians.
Corfu was considered a centre of shipping,
commerse and culture. Archaeological findings
being discovered periodically prove the history of
the island. According to findings in a cave of the
village Saint Matthew, next to the Byzantine
fortress of Gardiki, it was proved that the island
has been populated from the Paleolithic era.
Many are the historical monuments saved up to
today, making Corfu a pole of attraction for
archaeologists and lovers of antiquity.
The names that the island has taken through
time are not few: Makris, Sheria, Coryfo, island
of the Phaeceans, Drepani....
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2. The Liston
The name of this street, though unknown to many
people, is George 1st Avenue. However it remained
known by the name of Liston, because the only people
allowed to walk there were those who were registered
in the nobility lists.
It is an open arched collonade flooded with cafeterias.
Built around 1807-1814, following the example of the
famous Parisian street Rue de Rivoli.
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The palace of Saint Michael and
George
A marvellous neo-classic building
with Doric colonnades at the facade
and lines of Ionian and Corinthian
columns.
It is the only architectural
monument of Georgian style
rescued in the whole of the
Mediterranean.
During the time of 1846-1913, it
was used by the Greek Royal family
during the summer periods.
In 1994 it hosted the European
Community Summit Meeting.
Today it shelters the Museum of
Asian art.
4. The palace of Saint Michael and George.
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5. A part of the palace of Saint Michael and George.
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6. A part of the palace of Saint Michael and George.
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10. The Bosketo park which it is situated to the side of the Old Fortress
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11. Ioannis Kapodistrias [1776-1831]
Son of Antony, with origins from the city
Capo d/ Istria of Dalmatia. Ioannis
Kapodistrias started from Corfu working
as a doctor and employee at the service
of the Russian occupation authorities of
the Seven Islands. When, during 1807,
the Seven Islands were taken over by
the French, I.Kapodistrias emigrated to
Russia, where he was under the service
of Czar Alexander I. In 1815 he became
the Foreign Minister of Russia.
In 1827, he was chosen as Governor of
Greece by the National Assembly of
Troizina. I.Kapodistrias returned to
Greece, arriving at Nauplio in 1828 and
formed a government, managing to
gather a large number of authorities
under his command.
I.Kapodistrias was assassinated by K.
And G. Mavromichalis in Nauplio on
27.09.1831.
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12. The Monument of the Seven Islands (Ionia islands)
The monument represents the union of the Seven Islands of the Ionian sea with
Greece, which took place on 21.05.1864. Each one of the columns of the monument
represents one of the islands.
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13. The Town Hall of the city
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14. A part of the building of Town Hall
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The Town Hall
Approximately 200 m. behind the
far Southern corner of the Liston
and to the left, is the present
Town Hall of the city.
It is surrounded by Venetian
buildings, being of very long
history, as it used to be the Corfiot
Noblesmen`s arcade and later a
theatre and opera.
Its construction began in 1663
and lasted for about 30 years.
It acquired its present function at
the beginning of the 20th century.
15. New Fortress
The New Fortress is situated in the North-West of the Old Port. It was built during the
decade of 1570. One of its main architects was Francisco Vitelli. A great part of the
New Fortress was destroyed during World War II.
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16. Tunnel of the New Fortress
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17. To the left of the main entrance of the Old Fortress there is the Statue of General
Schulenburgh,who was a defender of Corfu from Turks
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18. Old Fortress
A masterwork of art, creation of the 8th Century. Due to its position it offers the
visitor an exceptional, panoramic view.
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23. Contra Fossa
The first significant defence moat of the Old Fortress which was broadened during the
16th century. Today it is used as a harbour for small fishing boats.
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24. A part of the inside of the Old Fortress
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25. Inside of the Old Fortress
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27. Inside of the Old Fortress
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28. Temple of St. George
Neo-classical architecture, creation of the British in 1840
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29. View of the nature inside of the Old Fortress
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30. The Menekrates Monument
Another, great monument is the round tomb of Menekrates, which is dated around the
end of the 7th century and is situated in the city of Corfu, on Cyprus Street, a little
before the coastal street of Garitsa.
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Paleopolis
Paleopolis, meaning the Palace and all
the outdoor wealth that surrounds it in
the area of Garitsa- Mon Repos.
In the area where the city of Corfu was
during the ancient times.
It is a huge estate, which is on its own
a particularly good and special reason
for sightseeing.
The palace is in the centre of the estate
and it was built in 1824 for the
Supreme Consul, Sir Frederic Adams.
The duke of Edinburgh was born there
in 1921, whereas later the Greek Royal
family occupied it for a short period.
51. Ruins of the Temple of Hera in the open area of Paleopolis
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52. Ruins of the Temple of Hera in the open area of Paleopolis
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53. Ruins of the Temple of Artemida, situated near Paleopolis
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54. Ruins of the old Christian Temple of St. Kerkyra or the Basiliki Church of Paleopolis
opposite the entrance of Paleopolis
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55. Ruins of the old Christian Temple of St. Kerkyra or the Basiliki Church of
Paleopolis
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61. The Temple of Saint Jason and Sosipater
The temple is in the far Southern part of Garitsa and constitutes a remarkable piece of
work of Byzantine art. The construction of the church is chronologically placed in the
11th century.
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62. The Temple of Saint Jason and Sosipater
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64. The Kaizer Bridge
Is situated near Benitses,on the central road of Corfu-Lefkimi,, we encounter the
remainders of the Kaizer/s bridge. The bridge begins from the end of the Achillion
garden and ends within the sea area of Benitsa.
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66. The Byzantine Fortress of Gardiki
It is considered to be the twin fortress of Angelokastro, in an octagonal shape, with a
tower in each of its corners. Situated in the Southern part of the island, a small
distance before the beach of Chalikounas and towards the lake of Korissia. Built
during the 13th Century by the Despot of Epirous.
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69. Aggelokastro
The fortress of the first Despot of
Epirous, Michael Angelo.
It is situated on the Northwest
coasts of the island, after we pass
by the villages of Lakones and
Krini. We already have the first
view of Aggelokastro from
Paleokastritsa.
Its position is unapproachable. The
view which the fortress offers you
is breathtaking. On its peak we
find the chappel of the Archangels,
and the sanctuary of Saint Kyriaki,
within a cave in the North-Western
walls, is really worthy of the
visitor/s attention.
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70. Achillion
The palace of the empress Elizabeth of Austria ,
better known as Sissy. A priceless jewel for Corfu,
which began to be constructed in 1889 and was
completed in 1991.
The love of the empress for the island was created
during one of her trips to Corfu, when she saw the
natural beauties, which were richly given to the
island.
The location she chose to built the palace, used to
be the cottage of the famous Corfiot, Petros
Vrailas Armenis. It is near the village Gastouri.
In 1905, after the assassination of the empress,
Achillion was purchased by the emperor of
Germany, Willhelm II.
During the 1st and 2nd World Wars the palace was
turned into an officers/ hospital. After the end of
World War II, the palace came under the
possession of the Greek State, over the price of
15,000,000 m. drachmas, which were subtracted
from the war immunities of Germany to Greece.
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71. The entrance of the Achillion Palace in 1889
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82. The Seafarer of The Future- Marble, exceptional sculpture that represents a child, who
sitting on part of a boat is studying an atlas.
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100. The Dying Achilles
A work of the German sculptor Ernest Gustav Herter. A representation of the greatest
of the Achaic warriors, Achilles, in his effort to remove an arrow from his heel, which
had been mortally hit. According to Homer, the heel was the only part in Achilles/
body, on which if he was wounded, he would die.
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107. The presence of the staircase in the entrance of Achillion is imposing. On its base, we
see statues as well as columns of Doric style.
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The Four Seasons.
Painting of exceptional beauty that
decorates the roof of the welcoming
area of the palace. Work of the
Italian Painter Gallopi, of 1891.
119. The Chapel
Straight after the entrance of the
palace and to the left, there is
the chapel that was created by
the empress Elizabeth. In its
center there is The Holy Virgin,
another amazing painting
created by Franz Matsch.
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120. In the vaulted of the chapel, there is also a wall painting of incredible beauty, which
represents the Trial of Christ
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121. A room with personal materials
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122. A book-case with well preservation books and objects
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123. The triumph of Achilles.
The triumph of Achilles is presented on this amazing painting by Franz Matsch. It is at
the end of the staircase of the last floor in the Achilion palace.
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