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...
by Arietta | Jan 2, 2022 | Corfu
For all its visitors, one of the most enjoyable things they can do on the island of Corfu is strolling along the alleys of the old town, following the cobble stoned paths that lead from one fortress to the other, from the seaside streets to the dense frame of lanes...
by Arietta | Dec 29, 2021 | Art & Culture, Corfu
All visitors of Corfu know that a large part of its unique character as an amalgam of different cultures, is attributed to the succeeded occupation of different nations, starting with the Venetian domination that lasted for 4 centuries. Then, Corfu passed into French...
by Arietta | Dec 29, 2021 | Corfu
Welcome to the most picturesque and romantic part of the old town of Corfu, a charming tangle of labyrinthine alleys and staircases ( called “scalinades” ), dead ends and arched passages ( called “volta” ) and of course – as its name suggests – tiny squares. In...
by Arietta | May 18, 2021 | Art & Culture, Corfu
For an island as gorgeous and large as Corfu, with so many attractions and places of interest, natural beauties and rich cultural legacy, it’s often difficult to choose how to share your holiday time in order to make the most of your visit and see as many sights...
