Corfu Town

The ubiquitous international flair of Corfu Town is shaped by its geographical location (Italy is closer than Athens), visitors from all over the world (a large cruise port is in front of the old town) and the city's multicultural history. Even if they have only been there for 50 years, the British have left lasting impressions with the royal palace of St. Michael and St. George, a neoclassical building at the northern end of the esplanade, but above all with the cricket ground. The Venetians, however, had the greatest architectural influence: Evidence of their work are the Old Fortress from the 16th century (Paleo Frourio), the New Fortress (Neo Frourio) and the magnificent City Hall (built in 1691 as a lodge for the nobles; from the early 18th century). Century used as a theater until 1903).

One of the most beautiful squares in the city is the Esplanade. It has a French influence, which can be seen particularly clearly in the arcade houses on the west side, built in the Empire style and modeled on the Rue de Rivoli. The narrow, winding streets are reminiscent of an Italian port city; traffic jams in the narrow streets that are overcrowded with visitors in the summer months. Nevertheless: Corfu Town is Greek through and through, with many cozy squares, stairs, boutiques, taverns and cafes as well as souvenir shops, especially in the old town. The list of sights in the old town, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2007, is long: the Schulenburg monument at the Old Fort, the Municipal Gallery and the Ionian Parliament, the Church of Agios Spyridon and the Cathedral of Saint Theodora of Augusta, the Liston as well as the Banknote Museum, the Byzantine Museum and the Solomos Museum. Outside the old town are the British Cemetery, the Tomb of Menecrates and the Archaeological Museum.

Close to the city are sights such as the Ioannis Kapodistrias Museum, the ancient site of Paleopoli, the Artemis Temple, the Agii Theodori nunnery, the Mon Repos summer palace with its beautiful park and - to relax from the lively city - the small island of Vido. Also worth seeing is the Kanoni peninsula with a view of the monastery island Vlacherna and the "Mouse Island", the symbol of Corfu.

Vido island

The island of Vido, the local recreation area of ​​the island's capital, is only one and a half kilometers from the old town harbor and can be reached by ferry in around ten minutes. In the midsummer months there is a ferry connection with a small fishing boat, which connects the island with the old port of Corfu Town. Important information: The island is under nature protection. Please make sure not to disturb the flora and fauna during your stay.

Kanoni peninsula

Many guests already know the Kanoni peninsula, about four kilometers south of Corfu Town, from their approach. You can watch the air traffic wonderfully from the terraces of the cafés and taverns. The cannon that gave the Kanoni peninsula its name can be found on the viewing terrace; In addition, one has a fantastic view of the "Mouse Island" Pontikonissi and the former Vlacherna monastery.

The small, photogenic monastery island can be reached on foot from Kanoni via a dam. The courtyard of the former nunnery from the 17th century is very picturesque. Small ferries run from Vlacherna to the Mouse Island. The island is home to a Byzantine chapel surrounded by beautiful, tall cypress trees.