Corfu's Historical Treasures
Corfu's historical landscape spans from the 8th century BC to the Venetian era. This collection features the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the archaeological site of Palaiopolis, the island's ancient capital. Strategic fortifications include the Byzantine Angelokastro on the northwestern cliffs, the 13th-century octagonal Castle of Gardiki, and the Venetian Old Fortress. The list is completed by the coastal Kassiopi Fortress and the historic lighthouse at Akra Levkimnis, reflecting the island's long-standing role as a Mediterranean maritime and defensive hub.
A Corfu Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage site, this picturesque old town has history reaching back to 8th century BC.
B Angelokastro Castle
Angelokastro is a Byzantine castle on the island of Corfu,Greece. It is located at the top of the highest peak of the island's shoreline in…
C Old Fortress
The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu.
D Castle of Gardiki
Gardiki Castle is a 13th-century Byzantine castle on the southwestern coast of Corfu and the only surviving medieval fortress on the…
E Kassiopi Fortress
A Byzantine-era fortification later expanded by the Venetians, situated on a headland overlooking the harbor. It was built on the site of a former Roman temple and served as a critical defensive point for the island's northeast coast.
F Palaiopolis
An archaeological site. A place where the ancient town of Kerkyra used to be.
G Akra Levkimnis
A historic lighthouse located on the southeastern tip of Corfu, marking the entrance to the Corfu Channel. It serves as a maritime navigational aid on the low-lying Lefkimmi peninsula.
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