The island of Corfu offers a plethora of historical sights from a variety of eras and cultures, so you will want to get hold of a reliable Corfu map before beginning your touring adventure. Wherever you have booked your accommodation in Corfu hotels, we recommend starting off your tour of the island in Corfu Town, we suggest visiting the Old Fortress, which is a stunning example of Venetian architecture and includes many wonderful structures and buildings.

The New Fortress of Corfu Town is also worth a visit, as it too is considered a masterpiece of fortress architecture. Liston Promenade and Spianada Square are the popular meeting spots of locals and visitors alike. They are an amalgam of French, Venetian and English architectural features, making the area ideal for nonchalant strolls.

A number of cultural events take place here throughout the year. The Church of Agios Spyridon is another main attraction in Corfu Town, as are the Churches of Panagia Spiliotissa and Panagia Antivouniotissa. Corfu Town offers a number of splendid museums, including the Corfu Archaeological Museum, the Bank Note Museum, the Antivouniotissa Museum and the Museum of Asian Art (which is housed in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George), as well as the Dionysios Solomos Museum, devoted to the poet-author of the Greek National Anthem.

From the Kanoni point, where a French battery canon still exists, visitors are offered a breathtaking view of Pontikonissi Isle, which is located just off the coast of Corfu and is a favourite spot for a short excursion. Mon Repo Park is a lush area, with 19 th century mansions, ideal for nature walks. Close to Corfu Town, in the area of Garitsa, is the Ancient Grave Monument of Menekratis.

Apart from the Corfu Town Fortresses, the Achillion Palace is the most popular Corfu sight. Originally, it was the home of the Princess Elisabeth Von Witelsbath of Austria (otherwise known as Princess Sissy) and later the summer residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II.

Also worthwhile visiting on Corfu Island, Greece are the Panagia Monastery and the Aggelokastro Byzantine Fortress in Paleokastritsa, the Kaiser's Bridge and the Sea Museum in Benitses, and the Roman Baths in Acharavi.

If you are a bit romatic, we recommend going to Loggas to admire one of the finest sunset views in Greece. From a geological point of view, the "Channel of Love" Beach in Sidari is quite unique, with sand dunes and argil clay.

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