Corfu Attractions

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.

Angelokastro is a small castle on top of a rocky bulge on top of a hill.

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Angelokastro Castle

A golden-light sunset at an Angel's Castle? It's on top of a hill, and the view will blow your mind. Low fee, nice café-resto with a fantastic sea view.

Two church bells and small colorful flags hang on the belfry of Cassopetra church.

photo: Dietmar Rabich / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Panagia Kassopitra Church

You will undoubtedly come across the beautiful Cassopetra church if you wander around. Enter, light a candle, and get some quiet time.

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".

Achilleion, a neoclassical palace colored in olive green and beige.

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Achilleion

A villa frequented by 19th-century royals, Achilles' Mansion has lovely interior decoration, artwork, and gardens. Somehow however, it's overrated.

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.

Kassiopi's grey-stone castle with weeds growing on its cracked walls.

photo: Dr. K. / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Kassiopi Castle

Partly restored, Cassiope's Castle overlooks the four bays around the hill. Nothing too special as a castle but nice for a walk with views.

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

photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0

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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 tower, the walls, and a restored entrance to the Byzantine Fortress of Gardiki.

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Byzantine Fortress of Gardiki

Great place for hiking with trails of a few kilometres long around a Byzantine Castle. that lays in ruins. Spend here 20 minutes if it's on your way.