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...
The British colonial period in Corfu, spanning from 1815 to 1864, left an indelible mark on the island’s cultural and architectural landscape. Though relatively brief, this era introduced significant infrastructural...