Old Fortress and Corfu Old Town: History and culture
The Old Town of Corfu with its two Forts is a Unesco World Heritage Monument under criterion iv. Its architecture in relation to defence make it a unique example with a distinct contribution to human history.Imposing bastions, battlements, labyrinthine secret chambers, cisterns, shelters and powder magazines. Come with us through the Liston square and visit the imposing Orthodox church of St. Spyridon where his venerable relic is kept. See the shell of the first lyric theatre in Greece, which today houses the services of the Municipality of Corfu and join us on a walk through the Jewish quarter. Here the traces of the World War II can still be seen. Half-demolished buildings are still waiting for their owners to return from the concentration camps, while around the neighbourhood the district is bustling with life and activity.
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Old Fortress and Corfu Old Town: History and culture
What's included in Old Fortress and Corfu Old Town: History and culture
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Old Fortress Corfu
We will enter the impressive Old Fortress of Corfu as we are walking around you will be amazed by the advanced fortification art that the Venetians applied in order to repel the fierce Ottoman attacks.
Corfu Old Town
As we are exiting the impressive Old Fortress, we will continue our tour by travelling you through history to most important monuments of Corfu.
Inclusions
- English speaking tourist guide
- Entrance fee of the Old Fortress
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Statue of Matthias Von Schulemburg, which is located next to the entrance of the Old Fortress of Corfu Town.
