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CORFU TOWN

Apartment in Corfu Town

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The Cultural
Landscape of Corfu

The cultural landscape of Corfu definitely embodies all the defining characteristics of its European heritage. This diverse flair is mostly reflected on the island’s architecture and its Venetian, French and British structures, almost untouched by time, creating a sophisticated and unpretentious atmosphere.

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'Corypho' &
Venetian Occupation

Regal and massive, the flourishing Venetian occupation of almost four hundred years is evident all over Corfu. It’s worth mentioning that the name of Corfu, as has prevailed in many European languages, comes from the medieval ‘Corypho’ which, in Greek, means ‘peak’ referring to the two peaks of the old Fortress. Moreover, the huge fortification walls along the coastal road of Mouragia is part of the medieval defensive system of Corfu that the Venetians constructed in order to connect the old Fortress with the new one which they themselves built in the mid 16th century.

Majestic Constructions
that Last for Centuries

Whether you arrive in the city of Corfu by boat or by plane, the beauty of the landscape will be unforgettable. The entrance to the port is next to the old fortress. Majestic constructions that last for centuries. They once housed barracks and today are university buildings. By plane on the other hand you reach one of the most beautiful airports in Greece. Next to the sea and the unique Mouse Island – (local Pontikonisi), is the island’s airport runway. There are not a few visitors who even today come to the island for plane spotting!

Corfu Old Town

The old town of Corfu is full of history. You will walk in the same small streets (which in Corfu are called kantounia) that have been walked for the last 400 years by countless artists, visitors and conquerors. An island that was never under Ottoman rule but was conquered by the Venetians, the British and the French. Each of them left their personal mark on the architecture of the island, on the colors of the houses and in the culture of the locals.

Places to Visit
in Corfu Town

Visit the Museum of Asian Art, the unique liston, the Mouragia district, where our house Lighthouse Apartment in Corfu is located. Walk in the old quarter of Kampielo and listen to the conversations of the locals, smell the food that is cooked daily and try local fruits and vegetables such as the famous koum kouat, fig pie and the unique Corfiot strawberries!

Corfu & Saint Spyridon

The island is famous for its close relationship with religion and Orthodoxy. Believers from all over the world come to worship Saint Spyridon. The Saint of the island. During the year, miracles of Agios Spyridon are celebrated many times with the participation of all the inhabitants of the island. An island where music culture is inextricably linked to religion and tradition. During your stay, visit the buildings of the Philharmonic and see their history and the influence of music on the inhabitants of the island.

Museums in Corfu Town

Visit the Museum of Asian Art, the unique liston, the Mouragia district, where our apartment Lighthouse Apartment in Corfu is located. Walk in the old quarter of Kampielo and listen to the conversations of the locals, smell the food that is cooked daily and try local fruits and vegetables such as the famous koum kouat, fig pie and the unique Corfiot strawberries!

Lighthouse Apartment is an elegant
place to relax on your vacation!

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