sailing holiday in corfu.

Corfu Town

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Introduction: Corfu town has more than 35,000 residents and is the largest urban center in the Ionian; it is the capital of the Ionian Islands Region which is the highest administrative body in the area. Continuously inhabited since the time of Homer, capital of Venice's empire in the East - many architectural and cultural features of Venice have lingered on as well as of the British who came later. Many consider Corfu the loveliest city in Greece and it is surely worthwhile including it on any cruise in this area. The city provides much sightseeing, museums, monuments, fortresses, and abundant cultural activity. The two fortresses are striking. The <<old>> fortress was initially Byzantine in the early Middle Ages, was enlarged by the Venetians and continued to be used as a military installation through the mid 1970's. From its land-ward peak one has a breathtaking panorama of the city. The <<new>> fortress was constructed by the Venetians and still houses a unit of the Greek Navy: it was only recently opened to visitors. The building at-the top is a splendid example of fort architecture; Corfu Municipality now holds art exhibitions and concerts there. The palace of the British Commissioner in the Esplanade (central square) today houses the Museum of Chinese and Japanese art and the Municipal Art Gallery. It was designed by the British architect Whitmore and is definitely worth a visit. Perhaps the most beguiling stroll is in the old quarter of town, between the two fortresses, with its narrow lanes and Italian-style architecture. For Corfiots themselves and regular visitors, one of the most refined pleasures is sipping coffee at one of the Liston's coffee-shops; this is the town's social and political center where all the local doings are discussed. Lastly, a fine direction to walk is south, down the shore road from the central square, to the grounds of Mon Repos, site of the ancient city where the ruins of ancient temples are to be seen. The estate and the villa within was the summer residence of the kings of Greece until 1967. Corfu provides facilities for all sorts of repairs and upkeep and shopping for all supplies including electronics, safety systems, maps and charts, and naturally edibles.

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