Travel Blog Greece

Ionian Academy | Corfu | The Sparkle of Higher Education in Modern Greece

The Ionian Academy was the first academic institution of modern Greece, established by Frederick North, 5th Earl of Guilford, in 1824.

Cape Drastis | Corfu

Cape Drastis is a natural beauty landscape in north Corfu, away from human intervention and close to the traditional village Peroulades.

Old Fortress | Corfu

It is an old fortress in the city of Corfu, developed by the Venetians through the separation of the promontory from the rest of the city.

Venetian Arsenal | Corfu | The Shipyard of Rulers

The Venetian arsenal at Gouvia, 8 Km from the capital city, was a shipyard built and operated by the Venetians during their rule of Corfu.

Palace of St. Michael and St. George | Corfu

A palace in the capital, originally having served as the residence of the British Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands.

Achillion Palace | Corfu | Home of Kaiserin Sisi

Achillion is a palace built in Gastouri of Corfu by the Empress (German: Kaiserin) of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria, also known as Sisi.

Pontikonisi Islet | Corfu

Pontikonisi is a small islet near the island of Corfu, hosting the 11th-12th century Byzantine chapel of Pantokrator.

Spianada | Corfu

Spianada is the large area between Corfu town and the old fortress, constructed in 1807, meant to be a copy of rue de Rivoli in Paris.