City of Corfu is the capital of the island. The population of the city comes up to 50.000 inhabitants.Aesthetics of Corfu (Kerkyra) resemble Italian architecture.You have mist some of the places in town? You are welcome to a photographical journey around.

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View of the city.The view that the traveler can have from the highest parts of the Old Fortress is undoubtedly very

special.

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View of the city.

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View of the city.

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View of the city.

The Espianade square

It was created in order to serve as a death zone from the Old Fortress to the city.

Today it is one of the biggest and most beautiful squares of the Balkans.

It is situated between the Old Fortress and the old part of the city. A variety of buildings of various

origins surround the Esplanade. .

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Spianada

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The fountain of the Esplanade.

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The Monument of the Eptanisa (Ionian Islands) in Spianada

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The kiosk of the "great square", the Espianade.

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The Esplanade square.

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The Liston.The famous Liston functions as a point of reference for the locals. A work built during

the French occupation with designs made by the famous engineer Leseps.

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The Liston.

Building which is situated on Kapodistriou Street.

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The Ionian University Situated in the Southern end of the Espianade. It was the first university of Greece, making Corfu one of the most important centres of literature and civilization. The

building was destroyed in 1943 and reconstructed in the year 2000

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The Bosketo parque, which is situated in front of and to the side of the Old Fortress.

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The church of St. Mandrakiotissa and St. Panteleimon, next to the entrance of the Art Cafe.

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The Art Café situated in the garden of the Palace

of St.Michael and St. Georg

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Art Cafe

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Part of the Palace of St. Michael and George

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The palace of St. Michael and George

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The statue of Adam

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Part of the palace of St. Michael and George.

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Kremasti

is in Campielo area,

It was built in 1699 by Antony Kokkinis.

The name of the area is connected to the hangings which used to take place

there.

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Kremasti.

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Characteristic picturesque kantouni (traditional lane) of the city.

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Kantouni (traditional lane) of the city.

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Kantouni (traditional lane)

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St. Spiridon square.

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St. Spiridon The Contemporary Temple of Saint Spiridon is situated behind the Liston and it was

built in 1590.Saint Spiridon has been so closely connected to the

fate of Corfu that he became the Patriot Saint of

the island. The Saint was the Bishop of

Cyprus and his corpse arrived at Corfu at about 1489. Many miracles are attributed to the Saint. Four times a year and

specifically on Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, August 11th

and the first Sunday of November, there are

processions due to miracles performed by the Saint.

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A street vendor in the Piazza area.

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The Piazza market (the center of the Old town)

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The Town Hall of the city with the great history

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A view of the Town Hall square

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The Catholic Temple that is in the Town Hall square.

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A view of the Town Hall square.

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This Church situated opposite of the Building of the National Bank

in the Old Town

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Old Fortress,is situated almost opposite the famous Liston. A masterwork of art, creation of the

8th Century. Due to its position it offers the visitor an exceptional, panoramic view.

View of the Old Fortress

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View of the city

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View of the city

Vidos.Small island situated approximately 1,200 m. from the city of Corfu and with a

perimeter of about 2,735 m. It is considered that the small island of Vidos is the island of Ptychias, which is mentioned by Thucidides.

The island had been used in the past as an isolation camp for a great number of soldiers, who were suffering from contageous diseases, as well as a reformatory for youngsters.

Today it is considered a touristic location, with small picturesque beaches and a restaurant, whereas it also shelters children/s camps.

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The old port It once used to be full of life, since it was the main port of the city.

Today it doesn t function as a port any longer, except only for some small fishing boats which also go to Vidos. Nowadays it operates as a parking area

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Picturesque traditional lane (kantouni) near the Old Port, in the area of the New Fortress arcade.

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Picturesque traditional lane (kantouni) near the Old Port

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Spilia area (before the New Fortress)

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The Cathedral of CorfuThe Holy Temple of St. Theodora is an impressive presence situated in the Old Port, It dates from 1577 and contains significant icons, such as the icon of the Holy Virgin

dating from the 15th Century. The remains of Saint Theodora the Augusta are kept in the Cathedral.

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The Cathedral of Corfu

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The New Fortress is situated in the North-West of the Old Port. It was built during the decade of 1570. One of its main architects was Francisco Vitelli. A great part of the New Fortress was

destroyed during World War II.

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A part from the square of the old port

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Flower beds from the square of the Old Port.

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The Courts of Justice.

Situated in the Old Port.

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New port

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Very beautiful buildings on the Alexandras Avenue.

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Old building in the city, in the area of the winter cinema "Orpheas".

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Old building in the city, in the area of the winter cinema "Orpheas".

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The Doughlas column.

Situated at the end of Alexandras Avenue. On the base of the column there is the coat of arms of the high commissioner and an inscription.

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Nautilos cafe.

One of the most famous cafes in town, with something more than a wonderful view.

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The house of the National benefactor, Thomas Flanginis. Situated at the end of the coastal road of Garitsa.

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The house of the National benefactor, Thomas Flanginis

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“Anemomylos” (windmill) Situated in Garitsa bay

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The Garitsa lighthouse.

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The bay of Garitsa.

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The bay of Garitsa.

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The bay of Garitsa.

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Vlacherna-PontikonissiThe very famous island with the Monastery of Vlacheraina, which is situated at a very

close distance from the even more famous Pontikonissi.

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Vlacherna

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Vlacherna Monastery

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Vlacherna - Kanoni

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Kanoni.

Very famous location, just 3 kms from the city, with the best view of Vlacheraina and Pontikonisi.

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Pontikonissi (Mouse Island)The most memorable place of sights on the island is occupied by Pontikonissi. Situated in the North of the

city, beneath the also famous area of Kanoni. It is famous, sung by many and of exquisite beauty. The only

building on the small island is the Monastery of Pantokrator. It is said that Pontikonissi is the mythical

boat of Ulysses, which was turned into stone by Poseidon, the god of the sea.

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To access Pontikonissi is easy from the little port of Vlacheraina.

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Pontikonissi.

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Old Port.View of the Old Port.

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View of the city

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Old house in the area of Figareto Kanoni

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Open air theatre “Rena Vlachopoulou”. Situated in the open air space of Paleopolis.

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City, the runway of the Airport.

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City, the runway of the Airport.

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Chaliciopoulos lake- The Airport runway.

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View of Kardaki.

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View of Kardaki.

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View of Kardaki.

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View of the nature in the area of the city.

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Potamos, the certain river has given its name “Potamos” to the little village through which it runs. It is situated approximately 3 kms. from the city centre

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Potamos

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Potamos

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Kontokali An old fishing village built in the bay of Gouvia. Situated approximately 5 kms away

from the city of Corfu, it borders with Alykes of Potamos and Gouvia. Today it is a modern touristic area.

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Kontokali

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The lake of Kontokali

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The lake of Kontokali

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The Marina of Gouvia (marines services) situated in Gouvia approximately 7 kms.from Corfu city

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The bay of Gouvia

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View of Komeno Bay

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