Corfu Town has two fortresses, and most visitors spend most of their time at the wrong one. The Old Fortress, dramatic on its rocky promontory above the Spianada, is the...
Table of Contents Venetian Architecture in Corfu: A Journey Through Time Walking Corfu Old Town’s narrow streets transports visitors to Venice’s eastern Mediterranean outpost. Tall ochre and pastel buildings with...
The Old Town of Corfu, with its rich history and multicultural heritage, hides neighborhoods that remain largely unknown to the general public but are filled with significant historical and cultural...
On an island like Corfu, with its inexhaustible beauty, tourist crowds, and a wealth of choices, it’s not always easy to find that place which combines tranquility, authenticity, and proximity...
Perhaps the most iconic symbol of the Venetian period in Corfu is the Lion of Saint Mark, the winged lion holding the Gospel, known as the emblem of the Most...
Corfu’s relationship with culture is multilayered and timeless. One of the most remarkable episodes in this relationship took place in 1716, when the island became the setting of a historic...
Corfu, one of Greece’s most historically and culturally rich islands, carries a profound cultural heritage shaped by centuries of conquest, coexistence, and cultural blending. Venetian, French, and British influences coexist...
Printing in Corfu has a rich and fascinating history, deeply connected to the cultural and social development of the island. From the establishment of the first printing press by the...