History

Campiello: the Heart of Corfu Old Town

Campiello is one of the oldest and largest historic quarters of Corfu Old Town, and definitely the most atmospheric one. It is in Campiello that you will see the famous maze-like streets, with tall Venetian buildings and hanging laundry between them.
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Maitland Rotunda:  Neoclassical Temple over an Old Water Cistern

Maitland Rotunda in Spianada is a beautiful neoclassical, temple-like monument built in 1821 in honour of Sir Thomas Maitland, the first British Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands. It was a gesture of appreciation by the people of Corfu for the progress...
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Pontikonisi: Why Is It Called Mouse Island and What’s on It?

Many people think that Mouse Island received its name because of its shape. But the truth is... we don't actually know the real origin of this name. There are at least four theories about how Pontikonisi got its name. None of them is supported by enough historical...
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Monument of the Union of the Ionian Islands

Right in the center of Spianada Square in Corfu Old Town stands the Monument of the Union of the Ionian Islands. Despite its prominent location and striking appearance, it is rarely mentioned in travel guides. Perhaps that's why many visitors walk right past it,...
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