Corfu 3

1. 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.
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2. View of the city of Corfu
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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.

7. 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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8. Spianada
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9. The fountain of the Esplanade.
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10. The Monument of the Eptanisa (Ionian Islands) in Spianada
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11. The kiosk of the "great square", the Espianade.
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12. 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.

15. Building which is situated on Kapodistriou Street.
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16. 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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17. The Bosketo parque, which is situated in front of and to the side of the Old Fortress.
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18. The church of St. Mandrakiotissa and St. Panteleimon, next to the entrance of the Art
Cafe.
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19. The Art Café situated in
the garden of the Palace
of St.Michael and St.
Georg
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20. Art Cafe
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21. Part of the Palace of St. Michael and George
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22. The palace of St. Michael and George
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23. The statue of Adam
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24. Part of the palace of St. Michael and George.
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25. 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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26. Kremasti.
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27. Characteristic picturesque kantouni (traditional lane) of the city.
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28. Kantouni (traditional lane) of the city.
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29. Kantouni (traditional lane)
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30. St. Spiridon square.
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31. 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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32. A street vendor in the Piazza area.
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33. The Piazza market (the center of the Old town)
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34. The Town Hall of the city with the great history
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35. A view of the Town Hall square
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36. The Catholic Temple that is in the Town Hall square.
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37. A view of the Town Hall square.
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38. 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.

40. View of the Old Fortress
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View of the city

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View of the city

43. 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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44. 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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45. Picturesque traditional lane (kantouni) near the Old Port, in the area of the New
Fortress arcade.
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46. Picturesque traditional lane (kantouni) near the Old Port
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47. Spilia area (before the New Fortress)
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48. The Cathedral of Corfu
The 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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49. The Cathedral of Corfu
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50. 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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51. A part from the square of the old port
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52. Flower beds from the square of the Old Port.
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53. The Courts of Justice.
Situated in the Old Port.
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54. New port
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55. Very beautiful buildings on the Alexandras Avenue.
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56. Old building in the city, in the area of the winter cinema "Orpheas".
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57. Old building in the city, in the area of the winter cinema "Orpheas".
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58. 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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59. Nautilos cafe.
One of the most famous cafes in town, with something more than a wonderful view.
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60. The house of the National benefactor, Thomas Flanginis. Situated at the end of the
coastal road of Garitsa.
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61. The house of the National benefactor, Thomas Flanginis
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62. “Anemomylos” (windmill)
Situated in Garitsa bay
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63. The Garitsa lighthouse.
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64. The bay of Garitsa.
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65. The bay of Garitsa.
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66. The bay of Garitsa.
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67. Vlacherna-Pontikonissi
The 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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68. Vlacherna
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69. Vlacherna Monastery
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70. Vlacherna - Kanoni
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71. Kanoni.
Very famous location, just 3 kms from the city, with the best view of Vlacheraina and
Pontikonisi.
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72. 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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73. To access Pontikonissi is easy from the little port of Vlacheraina.
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74. Pontikonissi.
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75. Old Port.
View of the Old Port.
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76. View of the city
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77. Old house in the area of Figareto Kanoni
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78. Open air theatre “Rena Vlachopoulou”. Situated in the open air space of Paleopolis.
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79. City, the runway of the Airport.
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80. City, the runway of the Airport.
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81. Chaliciopoulos lake- The Airport runway.
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82. View of Kardaki.
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83. View of Kardaki.
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84. View of Kardaki.
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85. View of the nature in the area of the city.
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86. 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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87. Potamos
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88. Potamos
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89. 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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90. Kontokali
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91. The lake of Kontokali
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92. The lake of Kontokali
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93. The Marina of Gouvia (marines services)
situated in Gouvia approximately 7 kms.from Corfu city
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94. The bay of Gouvia
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95. View of Komeno Bay
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