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Old Fortress / Palaio Frourio The Palace of Saint Michael & George / Palaia Anaktora A F Impressive fortress built upon an artificial islet east of the town. Now it is Large complex of fine buildings used by British governance. Now it is used as a setting for various cultural events. Must see. opened to public and houses various cultural events.

GPS: N39.62354, E19.92913 Eleftherias, 49100, GPS: N39.62552, E19.92469

New Fortress / Neo Frourio Agios Spyridon street / Odos Agios Spyridon B G The fortress was built in 16th century to protect the capital from the west. Street lined with relatively smart souvenir shops with reasonable prices. Very impressive monument that dominates the city. Have a look at products made of olive wood.

Stratigou Xenofontos 2, Corfu 49100, Greece Mitropoleos 2-18, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.62543, E19.91766 GPS: N39.62566, E19.92163

Spianada Square Esplanade The Archaeological Museum / Archaiologiko Mouseio Kerkyras C H Impressive square divided into two parts that happens to be one of the This museum embraces the most important archaeological finds. The largest squares in Europe. Cricket matches sometimes take place here. most treasured exhibit is the oldest pediment in Greece.

V. Dousmani, Corfu 49100, Greece P. Vraila-Armeni 2, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.62324, E19.92454 GPS: N39.61868, E19.92192 Phone: +30 26610 30680 Promenade / Liston D Majestic arcades in the centre of the city where only the aristocrats had The Antivouniotissa museum / Panaghia Antivouniotissa access. Now it hosts the most expensive cafeterias. I Museum made of one of the oldest churches in Corfu. Exhibits fantastic V. Dousmani, Corfu 49100, Greece collections of religious art and boasts a set of rare icons. GPS: N39.62369, E19.92355 Prosforou 12, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.62716, E19.92246 St. Spyridon Church / Agios Spyridon Phone: E Church with the tallest tower in the town. Consecrated to Corfu's patron +30 26610 38313 who is buried here. Most important building in Corfu.

GPS: N39.62502, E19.92253 Maria Malaha J Phone: Store selling local products favoured by tourists, such as mandolato and +30 26610 39779 drinks and marmelades from kumquat which is a local speciality.

Plateia Iroon Kypriakou Polemou 19-23, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.62488, E19.92269

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Vlacherna Monastery / Vlacherna Kerameikos K P One of the most photographed places in Corfu. Picturesque convent is An archaeological site in Kanoni with rich findings of Corinthian pottery. dedicated to Virgin Maria and is still active until today. Don't miss out on this one if you are keen on history.

Nafsikas, Corfu 49100, Greece Nafsikas, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.58995, E19.91716 GPS: N39.60237, E19.92118

Museum of Asian art / Museum of Asian Art Church of St. Jason and St. Sosipater / Ayios Iason and Ayios L Q Surprisingly, Corfu has a museum where you can marvel at vast and fasci- Sosipater nating collections of Chinese, Japanese and Indian art. Two-columned church dedicated to the two saints who brought Christianity to Corfu. An important bastion of Christianity throughout the history. Eleftherias, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.62586, E19.92473 Athinagorou Kavvada 18-24, Corfu 49100, Greece Phone: GPS: N39.60968, E19.92357 +30 26610 30443

Palaiopolis R Mouse Island / Pontikonisi An archaeological site. A place where the ancient town of Kerkyra used to M A tiny island near Corfu. Beautiful island with abundant greenery and won- be. You can still see the remains of Hera temple here. derful scenery is a popular destination. Palaiopolis 38, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.58608, E19.91742 GPS: N39.60697, E19.92193

The Banknote Museum of Greece S Mon Repos Located in a former seat of the first bank in Corfu, this museum is dedi- N Splendid palace that was used as a summer residence of British governors. cated to Greek money. Amazing collection takes up two floors. Now it hosts a museum dedicated to Ionian treasures. Vouthrotou, Corfu 49100, Greece Aritis, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.62539, E19.92307 GPS: N39.60630, E19.92616 Phone: +30 2661041552

Serbian Museum of Corfu / Serviko Mouseio O He Panagia Spiliotissa / Our Lady of the Cave Church Museum tracing the lives of Serbian soldiers who fled during the First T World War to Corfu and stayed for three years. Orthodox basilica with an unusual red exterior. If you have interest in Byzantine art, you will be amazed by its collection of icons. Moustoxydi 19, Corfu 49100, Greece GPS: N39.62213, E19.92218 Mitropoleos 2-18, Corfu 49100, Greece Phone: GPS: N39.62561, E19.92163 +30 26610 33960

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