Corfu Town, Greece - 17 Things To Do In Corfu Town
Corfu Town, Greece - 17 Things To Do In Corfu Town
Corfu Town is the capital of Corfu (Kerkyra) one of the most beautiful and elegant towns in Greece. It is the principal port of the island and one of the largest and most populated towns of the Ionian Islands. Built on a promontory, the town displays a unique architecture which is strongly influenced from the different dominations, such as the Sicilian, the Venetian, the French and the English ones. From those times, Corfu Town has kept many of its imposing buildings, elegant mansions, superb palaces, French-style flowered squares and beautiful fortresses.
Here are some things that you can do in Corfu Town during your visit:
1. Old Town, 2. The Liston, 3. Old Fortress, 4. New Fortress, 5. Spianada Square, 6. Saint Spyridon Church, 7. Saint George church, 8. The park of the Old Port, 9. Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, 10. Temple of Kardaki – Paleopolis, 11. Church of Panagia Mandrakina, 12. The church of Saint Spiliotissa, 13. Serbian Museum of Corfu, 14. The Maitland Monument, 15. Byzantine Museum, 16. Mon Repos Palace, 17. St. Ioannis o Prodromos (the Precursor)
While visiting Corfu, you will find that there are plenty of things to do. Whether you choose to spend your time shopping, lounging on the beach or doing one of these activities, you are sure to have a memorable vacation!
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Apart from Paleopolis, the ancient Greek metropolis of the island which is an archaeological treasure, many later buildings too show the cultural history of Corfu.
As there are so many of these monuments in Corfu, here we will try to describe the most important of them.
This was originally a natural promontory offering in it`s rocks protection for the residents of the 5th century AD when the ancient city of Corfu was moved here after the destruction of the ancient city by the Visigoths.
Converted into a fortress by the Byzantines in the 8th century AD and contained all of the small medieval town.
The rock was always further reinforced to protect the city from the numerous invasions of the Middle Ages, and gradually the town grew around it.
Later the Venetians, because of the Turkish threat, strengthened its fortifications, extended the bastions and dug the moat known as the kontra fossa separating the fortress from the land.
This way the Venetians created an impenetrable triple line of defense both by land and from the sea.
Inside the old fortress in 1840 the Doric church of St. George was built by the British as a garrison church.
Most buildings that were inside the fort have now been demolished but deserving attention is the central gate, the bastions of Savornian, Martinengo and Mandraki, the towers of the land and the sea at the east, the English hospital and the English barracks, the clock tower and the lighthouse.
There is still a prison built in 1786 by the Venetians, which was later expanded by the British, the military chapel and the two English barracks in 1850.
The military hospital now houses the Music Department of Ionian University.
The fortress also contains the historical records of more than six centuries of history, the Byzantine collection of sculptures and images of the Byzantine era, and the public library.
At the entrance of the fortress on the upper Esplanade is the statue of Prussian Marshal Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg, built by the Venetians in his honour after he successfully repelled the Turkish invasion of 1716.
Today the fortress is a masterpiece of architecture and fortification art while offering visitors the best views of the city, its harbour, and over the sea to the mountains of Epirus.
Another example of the high capacity of Venetians in fortification, and an architectural marvel of art built by the Venetians and with physical labor of the inhabitants from 1576 until 1645.
Venetians due to the permanent threat of the Turks, felt that it was necessary to complete the fortifications of the city which meanwhile had been extended far beyond the old fortress.
They started the construction of the new fortress on the hill of San Marcos extended south with walls and ramparts reaching the sea at Garitsa bay, Corfu is now all within the walls, it was then that Corfu took the name Kastropolis.
To become a fortress, except the exhaustive work of the residents, 2,000 houses in particular where now stands the vast Esplanade square had to be demolished.
The reasons that this happened was not only to find building materials, but primarily defensive, the Venetians wanted to create a large buffer zone between the old fortress and the city which would help better their defense plans.
Corfu has plenty of pristine, beautiful and vast beaches, most are crowded, although many peaceful and quiet beaches are not missing, especially those in small bays of the northeast coast.
In Corfu there are the endless long sandy beaches of the west coast and the tourist mainly pebble beaches at the eastern coast.
It is certain that the visitor has many options and can arrange to visit all or the best of them, for this purpose it is advisable to choose the place of residence to be close to all and Benitses is the ideal place for it.
If you stay in Benitses means that you have easy access to most of them.
By car, bus, or bike you need a 10-20 minutes drive to the best sandy beaches which are all well worth visiting, you will be amazed by their enormous size, the purity of the sand, the beauty and sudden changes in the landscape.
Kythira: top things to do - must see attractions (drone camera)
Kythira/Kythera: top things to do - must see attractions and all are taken by drone camera. The beaches are not included in this list and if someone is interested to see beast beaches in Kythira check this video (Top 8 beach of Kythera)
1) The gorge of Kakia Langada starts at the village of Trifillianika and passes by the ruined Byzantine town of Paleochora. Paleochora, with its 13th century buildings, was the island’s Byzantine capital and is located in the northernmost part of a steep cliff set in the middle of the canyon. The gorge ends on the beach of Kakia Langada, where the famous pirate Hayreddin Barbarossa started his invasion, adjacent to Lorenzo beach in Agia Pelagia.
For adventurous nature lovers, it is possible organize a unique canyoning tour through Kakia Lagada – the Evil Gorge. In springtime and after the first rainfall in autumn, small lakes form and, during the summer, the gorge is without water, but still challenging. The canyoning tour makes your holiday on Kythira complete.
2) The stone bridge in Katouni is one of the most impressive monuments of Kythera. It was built during the period of British rule and is the largest stone bridge in Greece. Its length reaches 110m, it is 15m long and 6m wide. It is characteristically based on 13 arches and 12 wickets in absolute symmetry! Designed and supervised by Macfale himself, the bridge was completed in 1826 as part of the road connecting the capital with Avlemonas, the biggest British engineering project in Kythera. Due to its exceptional architecture the bridge can hold more weight than originally planned. Legend has it that Macfale, the island's British governor, fell in love with a girl from Katouni village and decided to build the bridge near her house in order to see her daily, while supervising the project.
3) Located west in Kythira, in the village of Mylopotamos Kato Chora. Is Venetian castle built in 1565 because of its strategic position from to protect the villagers from the pirates. Inside numbered many homes and churches and was inhabited until the 50's. A few of them survive today, some in good condition, which creates to many visitors a sense of transportation in the past. Inside the castle there are 9 churches, excellent architecture belonging to the 16th to 17th century, and is Panagia Mesosporitissa, the Prophet Elijah, St. Athanasius, St. Ioannis the Theologian, Saint Anargyroi, St. Nicholas, St. John the Baptist, and St. Demetrius. The sunset from the west side of the castle is considered as the most beautiful of Kythira overlooking
4) Anyone who visits the beach Diakofti will be confused and wonder if they are in some exotic island! The water is shallow and turquoise and the color of the sand is white. Located on the northeast side of the island, in one of the most beautiful sites of Kythera next to the harbor, it is an ideal beach for young children because of its depth. In the taverns by the seaside you can taste fresh fish, seafood and traditional Greek cuisine. A few meters away from the harbor you can also see the shipwreck that took place a few years ago and has become one of the island’s modern exhibits.
5) The village of Agia Pelagia started its development in the 1980s, and for several years was the island’s main harbor. Today, it is a village specifically geared towards tourism, with many good hotels, restaurants and shops. Along the seaside and close to many beaches, Agia Pelagia is one of the best choices for visitors. Recommended visits include the beaches of Lorentzo, Lagada, Firi Ammos (of Agia Pelagia), the Cave of Saint Sophia (one of three caves with the same name on the island) with an area of more than 120 m² full of stalactites and stalagmites, as well as the Cave of Venus in the small ravine of Galani.
6) Perhaps the most beautiful village of Kythera. Set on the eastern part of the island, Avlemonas is a coastal village with picturesque bays. There you’ll find many rooms to let, restaurants and cafes while the small swimming pool is fascinating for young and older kids! Swimming and diving, walking up to the Venetian fortress-observatory, witnessing the romantic atmosphere; it is no coincidence that those who visited the island of Kythera talk to friends first and foremost about the beauty of Avlemonas. Don’t forget to see the building with the sundial in the creek behind the village. Near Avlemonas lies the beach of Paleopolis, one of the biggest and most beautiful on the island.
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Kythira (Cythera) is an island in Greece situated
opposite the south-eastern tip of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is one of the seven main Ionian Islands, although it is distant from the main group.
The island is located between the Greek mainland and Crete, and from ancient times until the mid 19th century was a crossroads of merchants, sailors, and conquerors. As such, it has had a long and varied history and has been influenced by many civilisations and cultures. This is reflected in its architecture (a blend of traditional, Aegean and Venetian elements), as well as the traditions and customs, influenced by centuries of coexistence of the Greek, Venetian, and Ottoman cultures.
Must see on Kythira ( famous tourist spots) :Church of Agios Georgios, the castle of Kythira, cave in islet Hytra, Melidoni beach, Kaladi beach, Paleopoli Beach, monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, gold Icon of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, Church of Agia Despoina, winery in Martesakia (Pitsinianika), Fonisa waterfall at Mylopotamos Cythera, Katouni bridge (19th century)...
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A walk in Corfu Town / Μια βόλτα στην Κέρκυρα - 06-07/2017
A walk in Corfu Town. June 23 - July 08, 2017.
Μια βόλτα στην Κέρκυρα. 23 Ιουνίου - 08 Ιουλίου, 2017.
Прогулка в городе Керкира (Корфу), 23 июня - 08 июля 2017.
00:03 -=A walk in Corfu Town / Μια βόλτα στην πόλη της Κέρκυρας / Прогулка в городе Керкира=-
00:03 - The New Fortress. A view on the Old Town of Corfu / Το Νέο Φρούριο. Άποψη της Κέρκυρας / Новый форт. Вид на старый город.
00:58 - The Old Harbour / Το Παλιό Λιμάνι / Старый порт
01:28 - The Square of the 10th Infantry Regiment / H Πλατεία 10ου Πεζικού Συντάγματος / Площадь 10-го Пехотного полка
01:59 - Streets of Corfu Town / Στις οδούς της Κέρκυρας / На улицах города
07:45 -=A walk in Kanoni / Μια βόλτα στο Κανόνι / Прогулка в Канони=-
08:26 - Τhe Beach of Kanoni / Η Παραλία του Κανονιού / Пляж Канони
09:22 - The Overpass / Το Πέρασμα / Дамба
09:52 - The Vlacherna Monastery / Η Μονή των Βλαχερνών / Влахернский монастырь
11:55 - The Pontikonisi Island & The Church of the Transfiguration of the Savior / Το Ποντικονήσι & Ο Ιερός Ναός της Μεταμορφώσεως του Σωτήρος / Остров Понтикониси и Храм Преображения Господня
15:15 - An evening in Kanoni / Μια βραδιά στο Κανόνι / Вечер в Канони
17:28 - A morning. Streets of Kanoni / Ένα πρωί. Στις οδούς του Κανονιού / Утро. На улицах Канони
19:03 - Paleopolis (Christian Basilica & Roman Baths Ruins) / Ο Αρχαιολογικός Χώρος Παλαιόπολης (Bασιλική & Ρωμαϊκή έπαυλη) / Палеополис (христианская базилика и развалины римских терм)
20:10 -=The forest of Paleopolis / Το δάσος της Παλαιόπολης / Лес Палеополиса=-
20:53 - The Villa Mon Repos / Το Μον Ρεπό / Вилла Мон Репо
21:51 - The Building Italians' Stable / Το κτήριο Στάβλοι των Ιταλών / Итальянские конюшни
22:03 - The Temple of Hera / Ο Ναός της Ήρας / Храм Геры
23:41 - The Beach of Kardaki / Η Παραλία Καρδάκι / Пляж Кардаки
25:07 - The Temple of Kardaki / Ο Ναός Καρδακίου / Храм Кардаки
25:53 -=A walk in Corfu Town / Μια βόλτα στην πόλη της Κέρκυρας / Прогулка в городе Керкира=-
25:53 - The Dimokratias Avenue / Η Λεωφόρος Δημοκρατίας / Проспект Димократиас (Демократии)
27:30 - The Boschetto Gardens / Ο κήπος Boschetto / Сад Босщетто
28:09 - The Old Fortress / Το Παλιό Φρούριο / Старый форт:
28:13 - The Moat & The Arched Entry Gate / Contra Fossa & Porta Maggiore / Ров и ворота
29:26 - The Gate of Acropolis / H Πύλη Ακρόπολης / Ворота Акрополя
30:51 - The Saint George Church / Η Εκκλησία του Αγίου Γεωργίου / Церковь Святого Георгия
31:29 - The Inner Wall / Ο εσωτερικός τοίχος / Внутренняя стена
32:30 - The Clock Tower / Ο πύργος του ρολογιού / Башня с часами
32:34 - A view from the Inner Wall (Mandraki Harbour & Faliraki Beach) / Άποψη από τον εσωτερικό τοίχο (Λιμάνι Μανδράκι & Παραλία Φαληράκι) / Вид с внутренней стены (порт Мандраки и пляж Фалираки)
33:21 - The Lighthouse. A veiw from the Old Fortress / Ο φάρος. Άποψη από το Παλιό Φρούριο / Маяк. Вид с вершины Старого форта
34:37 - The Enoseos Square / Η Πλατεία Ενώσεως / Площадь Эносеос (Единения)
35:04 - The Saint Michael & Saint George Palace. The Garden. A view on the sea (Faliraki Beach & Mandraki Harbour) / Το Ανάκτορο των Αγίων Μιχαήλ και Γεωργίου. Ο κήπος. Άποψη της θάλασσας (Παραλία Φαληράκι & Λιμάνι Μανδράκι) / Дворец Святых Михаила и Георгия. Сад. Вид на море (пляж Фалираки и порт Мандраки)
36:11 -=An evening in Corfu Town / Μια βραδιά στην πόλη της Κέρκυρας / Вечер в городе Керкира=-
36:11 - The Dimokratias Avenue / Η Λεωφόρος Δημοκρατίας / Проспект Димократиас (Демократии)
36:34 - The Yacht Harbour / To λιμάνι γιοτ / Яхтенная пристань
36:44 - The Spianada Square & The Liston / Η πλατεία Σπιανάδα & Το Λιστόν / Площадь Спьянада и Листон
38:41 - The Faliraki. A view on the Old Harbour / Το Φαληράκι. Άποψη του Παλιού Λιμανιού / Фалираки. Вид на Старый порт
39:38 - Streets of Corfu Town / Στις οδούς της Κέρκυρας / На улицах города
41:11 -=A view on Corfu Town from a morning ferry / Άποψη της Κέρκυρας από το πρωινό πλοίο / Утро. Вид на Старый город с утреннего парома=-
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Στην Κέρκυρα:
Διονυσίου Σολωμού, Νικηφόρου Θεοτόκη, Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος, Δονζελότ, Πιερή, Πρωτοπρεσβύτερου Αθανασίου Τσίτσα, Πετρίδου, Πλ. Ταξιαρχών, Πλ. Αγ. Ελένης, Γεωρ. Θεοτόκη, Λεωφ. Δημοκρατίας, Αγωνιστών Πολυτεχνείου, Βίκτωρος Δουσμάνη, Καποδιστρίου, Αρσενίου, Φιλαρμονικής.
Στο Κανόνι:
Ναυσικάς, Παλαιόπολης, Φιγαρέτο, Φαιάκων.
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Kythera (Kythira) island, Greece | One island One world HD
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Mon Repos beach
Views of the Mon Repos beach. Mon Repos was the former summer residence of King Constantine of Greece and this was the area the King used to come for a dip, now open to the public
Kerkira : Garitsa Bay.
In the bay of Garitsa there is'nt a beach but here is a long way where locals walk all year round while during the summer months it becomes the gathering point for some of the most exclusive yachts in the World.