Best Corfu Town Attractions, Museums & Day Trips

The front side of the exterior and the main entrance of the St. Spyridon Church in the old town of Corfu.

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Saint Spyridon Cathedral

The most known church of the island hosts the relics of Saint Spyridon, and, being located in the old town, it attracts many visitors and worshippers.

The front side and the main entrance of the Byzantine Church of Saints Jason & Sosipatros in Corfu.

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Byzantine Church of Sts. Jason & Sosipatros

The oldest Greek Orthodox church on the island, the Church of Sts. Jason and Sosipatros dates from the 11th century.

An overview showing the Pontikonisi Islet and its dense vegetation.

photo: Alex Alishevskikh / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Pontikonisi Islet

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This natural islet got its name from its mouse-like shape - "pontiki" in Greek - and is now one of Corfu's top trademarks.

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Panagia Vlacherna Monastery

Picturesque and most-photographed, this white temple is located on a small islet that can be reached by a 300 meters long bridge from the coast.

An overview of the peninsula that hosts the Old Venetian Fortress in the old town of Corfu.

photo: Dietmar Rabich (1962–) / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Corfu Old Venetian Fortress

This robust fortification on two hills has successfully repulsed numerous sieges throughout centuries. Locally referred as "Fortezza".

An image showing the walls of the New Venetian Fortress in the old town of Corfu.

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Corfu New Venetian Fortress

To built this massive fortress, the Venetians had to demolish more than 2.000 buildings. Today it hosts concerts and art exhibitions.

The exterior of the royal villa of Mon Repos shows a neo-classic white palace with Greek columns.

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Mon Repos Villa

The home of Empress of Austria and birthplace of Prince Philip (Queen Elizabeth's husband), this palace is used as an archaeological museum.

A Serbian flag flying over the Serbian Museum of Corfu.

photo: Milica Markovic

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Serbian Museum of Corfu

When the Austro-Hungarian Empire defeated Serbia in WWI, the government and army found refuge in Corfu. This museum tells their fascinating story.

A robotic female figure in a cooking scene at the Casa Parlante Museum of Corfu.

photo: Casa Parlante

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Casa Parlante Museum

Casa Parlante's amazing staff will guide you inside a 19th-century mansion where robotic figures perform traditional life routines. A memorable visit.

The pink-white neo-classic building of the Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank.

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Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank

A free-entrance museum with private guides. An astonishing journey into the history of Europe's economy through Greek banknotes. Don't miss it.

A small Asian statue of a person standing on crossed legs at the Asian Art Museum of Corfu.

photo: Dimitris Siskopoulos / CC BY 2.0

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Asian Art Museum - Corfu

The century-old museum, originally of Chinese and Japanese Arts, has now many exhibits from all over Asia. A truly unusual place for a Greek island.

A painting of an aerial view over a town at Corfu Gallery.

photo: FB: Corfu Gallery (Petros Stravoravdis)

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Corfu Gallery

Small and packed with modern art by local artists, the Corfu Gallery is a fascinating stop while wandering in the Old Town.

The exterior of the Archaeological Museum of Corfu including the yard and the main entrance.

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Archaeological Museum of Corfu

Worth-visiting museum that covers a broad historical period . Its exhibits start from the island's prehistoric past and unfold into the Roman era.

The stairs leading to the Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa.

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Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa

If you are into Byzantine or religious history, don't miss this place. A 15th-century Ionian Basilica turned museum with dozens of icons and heirlooms.

Boats moored on a pier and Kassiopi's residential buildings in the background.

photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0

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Kassiopi Corfu

Kassiopi is surrounded by beautiful pebble beaches and once here, you want a day cruise to inaccessible beaches. Ideal for family vacations.

Moored boats at the pier of Paleokastritsa, and an imposing rock in the background.

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Paleokastritsa

The Old Castle, as it literally translates, has an old monastery and plenty of beaches. Cruises and sailing aren't a bad idea either. Great for families.