Corfu Island attracts tourists not only by amazing landscapes and soft climateBut also interesting architecture. Many tourists raise for a long time for a narrow old street, enjoying the ancient architecture of the square, churches, museums and other memorable places. Consider the most popular sights of Corfu.
Kerkira
This place is the capital of Corfu, but once the whole island called her name. Some Greeks to this day are called Corfu Kerkira. Little cozy town filled with many souvenir shops and vaulted columns with cafes, so a little resembles Venice. This is not surprising, because Corfu belonged to her about 400 years. Being in the capital, most tourists first of all visits the old and new fortresses, the famous Cathedral of St. Spiridon and go to walk through the cozy sheet.
Old fortress
It originated since the reign of Venetians, who set out to protect it at the maximum and dug a small ditch. On the other side can be reached only on the bridge. An amazing panorama opens from the top. The fortress is recommended to visit in the morning or evening, because the day is very hot. With the onset of the evening, various entertainment activities are carried out near her, for example, musical performances or light shows.
New fortress
Began to build venetians, but was completed by the French and the British. Consists of two large fortifications. Two rows of walls connect the whole system of passages and corridors. The gate is decorated with the image of the lion of St. Mark - the symbol of the city of Venice. From here it also offers a wonderful view of Greece and the sea.
Cathedral of St. Spiridon
Spiridon Trimifuntsky is the most respected holy in Corfu. His power is in the temple called him name. Religious people believe that Spiridon helps everyone who appeals to him, so large queues are always formed in the temple. It is believed that the island saved the holy four times - from Turkish invaders, hunger and twice from the plague.
Liston
Popular Liston Street is a symbol of Kerkira. She resembles the French street Rivoli, because the atmosphere of Sharma, calm and sophistication dominates here. Along the streets stretch two buildings, with open galleries on the first floors. Each floors are decorated with an elegant arch with a Venetian lantern. Under the pleasant arches gallets, the Greeks are found to drink a cup of coffee or meet with their friends.
Achilleon
Palace Achilleon is one of the most amazing places Greece. It is 20 km from Kerkira, near the beautiful village of Gasturi. It was built by Elizabeth Austrian, after one of her arrival at Corfu. Achilleon is made in neoclassical style, surrounded by huge blooming gardens and many amazing statues. In the Big Hall are the works of various artists. Even if you are not a big lover of palaces and castles, Achilleon is unlikely to leave you indifferent - the building is fulfilled in the best traditions of the Austrian monarchs, which were famous for their architectural delisons.
Pyticonisi
This island is also called mouse. It's all about a white staircase that resembles a thin mouse tail. She leads to an ancient monastery Pantokrator. From the island opens an extraordinary panorama. There is a legend about him. It is believed that earlier Pyticonisi was the ship Odyssey, but the angry God Poseidon turned him into a stone. Mouse Island is located near the Canoni - a picturesque place located in the south of Kerkira.
Paleokastric
The area is located 25 km from Kerkira and is the cradle of Corfu Island. Local residents have long chosen her for picnics and recreation. The shore is decorated with beautiful bays and many villages scattering in the mountains, and water is crystal clear. In Paleokastric there is a monastery of the Virgin Mary and the Museum of Vintage Byzantine Icons, as well as many coastal taverns, which will enjoy the Greek cuisine and panorama at the bay.
Corfu Island has a huge number of beautiful places, but the main note is its nature. Amazing coloring Greece Transmit to the growing practically everywhere olives, oranges and many cypress trees. The island resembles a large planning to collect delicious and useful products. It is difficult to find tourists who would not get a lot of impressions after visiting the paradise of Corfu.
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