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The Old Fortress of Corfu is one of the most impressive fortifications works in Europe.This fortress was constructed by the Venetians in the 15th century on the site of a former Byzantine castle. Inside you can find a church constructed according to the Doric style.You can exlore it and from the top you can see the square Spianada, the second largest square in Europe and the old corfu town. Above the central square of it, there is a cafe, that you can enjoy your coffe with the perfect view of ionian see. Near to the botom of it you can eat by the sea. For more than four centuries, this fortress had been the symbol of the Venetian occupation in the Ionian islands and today it is one of the most impressive sights on Corfu.
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Old Venetian Fortress
The Old Fortress of Corfu is one of the most impressive fortifications works in Europe.This fortress was constructed by the Venetians in the 15th century on the site of a former Byzantine castle. Inside you can find a church constructed according to the Doric style.You can exlore it and from the top you can see the square Spianada, the second largest square in Europe and the old corfu town. Above the central square of it, there is a cafe, that you can enjoy your coffe with the perfect view of ionian see. Near to the botom of it you can eat by the sea. For more than four centuries, this fortress had been the symbol of the Venetian occupation in the Ionian islands and today it is one of the most impressive sights on Corfu.
The Spianada square is a large square in the city of Corfu. It is the largest square in Greece and the second in Europe, is located in front of the Old Fortress of the city of Corfu. You can have a leisurely walk around it or you can relax under the shades of trees. Next to the square there are nice cafes and restaurants.
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Spianáda
70 Viktoros DousmaniThe Spianada square is a large square in the city of Corfu. It is the largest square in Greece and the second in Europe, is located in front of the Old Fortress of the city of Corfu. You can have a leisurely walk around it or you can relax under the shades of trees. Next to the square there are nice cafes and restaurants.
Palace of St. Michael and St. George
The Palace of St. Michael and St George was built by the architect G. Whitmore in the years 1819-1824 A.D. , when the British Commissioner Thomas Maitland was in office. It is the most important monument of the British administration and one of the first neoclassical buildings in Greece. It was built from Maltese stone.
The name "Palace of Saints Michael and George" was chosen because in the building were not only offices and the residence of the British Commissioner, but also the headquarters of the namesake battalion. The facade is decorated with a series of Doric columns, interrupted by two majestic triumphal archways , and is curved at both sides defining the north end of the Espianada square. The cornice is decorated with the prow of a stone ship symbolizing Corfu. Originally ,however, the statue of a woman symbolizing the British Empire was placed here. The building is crowned with the seven emblems of the Ionian Islands. Inside, the walls and ceilings of the main halls are rich in ornate bas-reliefs and paintings.
Before the islands were united with Greece (1864) the Palace housed the Senate as well as the Ionian Parlament. Afterwards it was used as a Royal summer residence, while the archeological collection of Corfu was also placed here for a short period. Nowadays it houses the Museum of Asian Art and the Municipal Art Gallery. Αfter your visit to the site, we suggest you also visit the back side of the palaces, the "kipo tou laou" and admire the view.
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Palace of St. Michael and St. George
114 KapodistriouPalace of St. Michael and St. George
The Palace of St. Michael and St George was built by the architect G. Whitmore in the years 1819-1824 A.D. , when the British Commissioner Thomas Maitland was in office. It is the most important monument of the British administration and one of the first neoclassical buildings in Greece. It was built from Maltese stone.
The name "Palace of Saints Michael and George" was chosen because in the building were not only offices and the residence of the British Commissioner, but also the headquarters of the namesake battalion. The facade is decorated with a series of Doric columns, interrupted by two majestic triumphal archways , and is curved at both sides defining the north end of the Espianada square. The cornice is decorated with the prow of a stone ship symbolizing Corfu. Originally ,however, the statue of a woman symbolizing the British Empire was placed here. The building is crowned with the seven emblems of the Ionian Islands. Inside, the walls and ceilings of the main halls are rich in ornate bas-reliefs and paintings.
Before the islands were united with Greece (1864) the Palace housed the Senate as well as the Ionian Parlament. Afterwards it was used as a Royal summer residence, while the archeological collection of Corfu was also placed here for a short period. Nowadays it houses the Museum of Asian Art and the Municipal Art Gallery. Αfter your visit to the site, we suggest you also visit the back side of the palaces, the "kipo tou laou" and admire the view.
Θρησκεία
The miraculous Saint Spyridon is the Patron Saint and protector of the island of Corfu. Upon entering the temple you will see an impressive painting of the Saint, also his miracles are depicted in oil painting. Every year on the island of Corfu four litanies are held in honor of the Patron Saint.
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Church of Saint Spiridon
32 Αγίου ΣπυρίδωνοςThe miraculous Saint Spyridon is the Patron Saint and protector of the island of Corfu. Upon entering the temple you will see an impressive painting of the Saint, also his miracles are depicted in oil painting. Every year on the island of Corfu four litanies are held in honor of the Patron Saint.