Achilleion Palace in Corfu

Achilleion Palace in Corfu was built as a summer residence on a hill close to the city of Corfu during 1889-1891 by the Empress of Austria Elisabeth, known as Sisi. The central theme of the palace is the mythical Greek hero Achilles.

The name Achilleion was given by the Empress because of her great admiration for the hero of the Greek mythology Achilles.

Even before entering the main building we can feel the magnificence of the palace, its statues, lush vegetation.

The palace is a beautiful building.

The monument of Sisi.

Entering the building we got impressed by the staircase representing the Greek mythology with the statues of Zeus and Hera. The ceiling is decorated by huge frescoes.

Fresco depicting the triumph of Achilles in his fight with Hector.

The palace, the gardens and the furniture are so impressive.

The most valuable statue of the palace is the one of dying Achilles, trying to pull the arrow out of his heel.

Lovely gardens and truly enjoyable time spent here.

Greek statues of nine muses, twelve philosophers, orators and poets and even Shakespeare all around the grounds and the gardens.

Very romantic place to be, fascinating surroundings and breathtaking beautiful gardens.

The palace is built on the top of the hill and provides fantastic views over the island of Corfu and the blue Ionian Sea.

The statue of the victorious Achilles was placed in the palace by the German Keiser Wilhelm II. This is the largest statues in the palace and with its unbelievable dimensions represents Achilles at the moment of his glory.

For everyone like me who likes culture, history and grand settings, this is the place to be. The amazing palace filled with statues, pictures takes you back to the mythological ancient Greece.