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Dating back to the 8th Century B.C., Corfu Town reveals its many and varied treasures layer by layer. From its origin as a Corinthian colony to its present-day character, experience Corfu Town in this photo essay through its architecture, its art, and its people.
Left:The ruins of the basillica of Palaeoppolis near the entrance to Mon Repos which, according to tradition, was erected by Bishop Jovian, in the 5th Century A.D., in honour of St. Kerkyra. One of the most magnificent basillicas of its time, it had five aisles and two narthexes and was richly decorated with sculptures and mosaic floors.
Right: Elements of Venetian architecture still survive in many of Corfu Town's older buildings.
Left: The Palace of St. Michael and St. George, which stands along the north side of the Esplanade, is one of the finest buildings in Corfu Town and one of its most impressive landmarks. Built in the Georgian style, it is the grandest building of the British period and is unique in the Mediterranean region.
