The Charming Old Corfu Town on The Ionian Sea Coast

The Greek island Corfu is one of the most amazing Mediterranean destinations. Stunning landscapes, historical monuments, traditions and crystal clear water, lush vegetation, Corfu is worth visiting.

Corfu Town or Kerkyra is the main town of the Ionian island Corfu. The very well preserved medieval town is a UNESCO world heritage site which was founded in 8^th century BC.

The two fortresses of Corfu are situated on the eastern and western parts of the city.

The old Venetian fortress is a great piece of history. Inside there are buildings in different levels and plenty of exhibitions showing the siege of the island by the Ottomans.

Close to the fortress is a nice park offering quiet atmosphere and beautiful views.

The old town of Corfu is a maze of very little streets with traditional Venetian architecture houses, many nice restaurants and colorful shops. I particularly liked the kumquat products, especially the sweets with honey and nuts. We also tasted the orange kumquat liquor.

Liston and its typical Venetian architecture- arcade terraces and fashionable cafes.

This is the place where the locals gather.

The street with cafes and restaurants, some of them with over 100 years of history, is definitely a good place to spend the afternoon and enjoy the sunny April weather.

Palaces, fortresses, public buildings in Renaissance, Baroque and Venetian style make us feel like we travel in Genoa or in Venice.

The Venetian rule of the island can be felt everywhere, especially in the small side streets.

Close to Liston is Spianada Square, the biggest square in Greece. This is a vivid place where it is all happening in Corfu.

Maitland monument

At the end of the square is the palace of St. Michael and St. George built during the British occupation by Sir Thomas Maitland, the British Commissioner of the Ionian island.

The large complex of buildings of Roman architectural style.

The most imposing church in Corfu is dedicated to St. Spyridon, containing the relics of the saint who is also the patron of the city.

Corfu has thirty seven churches but I particularly like Panagia Mandrakina church, situated close to the sea.

At the end of the day we went for a delightful walk exploring the charming old town which offers plenty of history around every corner. Here we discovered some of the most beautiful spots like the Nobile Teatro di San Giacomo.

Eastern celebration in Corfu is an experience of life time. We visited Corfu on Holy Saturday morning. On that day three city bands play different marches and the procession goes through the streets. Then people from the balconies throw down colorful clay pots full of water, which smash on the streets pavement.

Broken pots all over the city.

Corfu a special place to visit and unique in its kind. Walking through the cobbled streets of European history, bringing the spirit of its glorious past.