by Arietta | Jun 8, 2022 | Aegina, Art & Culture
As ships and sailing boats reach the vivid port of Aegina, with the elegant neoclassical houses stretching behind the calm waters and the colourful fishing boats, the imposing ruins and a sole column of the ancient Temple of Apollo welcome the island’s visitors....
by Arietta | May 8, 2022 | Art & Culture, Corfu
If Corfu, and especially its old town, looks like a geographical and cultural mosaic, then its stones and colours have been a contribution of many European nations’ influence and cultures. But equally significant has been the impact of important personalities...
by Arietta | Jan 16, 2022 | Aegina, Art & Culture
Although for most visitors Aegina is known as the closest to Athens island and the ideal getaway for a sunny weekend away from the big city, attracting yachtsmen, young couples and tourists alike, we must not forget that it’s also an island rich in history that...
by Arietta | Jan 8, 2022 | Art & Culture, Corfu
Although the rich cultural heritage is no surprise for the visitors of Corfu and the mostly known attractions are those that have French or Venetian routes, due to the island’s long time rule by these nations, the beautiful Ionian island is full of artistic treasures,...
by Arietta | Jan 2, 2022 | Art & Culture, Corfu
Undoubtedly, Corfu’s most distinguished offspring and one of the most important political personalities of Greece, has been Ioannis Capodistrias, whose name is associated with the Greek independence and recorded in history as the founder of the modern Greek State....
by Arietta | Jan 2, 2022 | Art & Culture, Corfu
The love of arts in Corfu is evident in many aspects and can be easily witnessed especially when visiting the old town and capital of the island, which since 2007 ranks among the 18 Greek World Heritage Monuments of Unesco. The main cultural areas that flourished in...
