Discover the emerald island’s Ionian heritage, where Venetian fortresses, French arcades, and British palaces reveal a 3,000-year-old story of empires and heroes.
Corfu’s unique position in the Ionian Sea has made it a crossroads for the world’s greatest empires. Unlike the rest of Greece, Corfu was never occupied by the Ottomans, allowing its Venetian, French, and British architecture to flourish. From the ancient ruins of Paleopolis to the imposing Byzantine castles, every landmark listed below is a vital piece of the island’s cultural puzzle.
Explore the pedestrian-only ‘kantounia’ (alleys) and the Parisian-style Liston promenade in this historic capital.
A 15th-century masterpiece of Venetian military engineering offering panoramic 360-degree views.
The neoclassical summer home of Empress Sissi of Austria, dedicated to the Greek hero Achilles.
Birthplace of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, set within a park full of ancient Corcyra ruins.
The ‘Castle of Angels’, a Byzantine cliffside fortress perched 300m above the Ionian Sea.
Corfu’s oldest village. Walk through 14th-century Venetian stone ruins on the slopes of Mount Pantokrator.
A 16th-century Venetian fortification offering a labyrinth of tunnels and views over the Old Port.
A medieval octagonal fortress in the south, showcasing rare Byzantine architecture on the island.
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