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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CorfuCorfu - Wikipedia

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   Corfu is known as the island of the Phaeacians . The name Corfù is a Venetian and Italian version of the Byzantine Κορυφώ (Koryphō), meaning "city of the peaks". It derives from the Byzantine Greek Κορυφαί (Koryphai) (crests or peaks), denoting the two peaks of Palaio Frourio.

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2. en.wikivoyage.org › wiki › CorfuCorfu – Travel guide at Wikivoyage

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   Corfu ( Greek: Κέρκυρα, Kerkyra) is the northernmost of the Ionian Islands in Greece. Located off of the far northwest coast of the country, Corfu lies in the Adriatic sea, east of Italy and southwest of Albania. Historically Corfu has been controlled by many foreign powers, notably the Venetians, and British.

3. www.themediterraneantraveller.com › corfu-town-guideThe Ultimate Guide to Corfu Town | The Mediterranean Traveller

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   May 5, 2022 · Corfu Town is the capital of Corfu and one of the most beautiful cities in Greece. Here's everything you need to know.

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4. www.discovergreece.com › ionian-islands › corfuCorfu – Complete Island Guide | Discover Greece

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   Corfu – Complete Island Guide | Discover Greece. A class act in the Ionian that adores the spotlight. Today. 23°. WED. 21°. THU. 22°. FRI. 22°. SAT. 23°. One of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece, Corfu is an island in the Ionian Sea known for its cosmopolitan Old Town, spectacular sandy beaches and beautiful landscapes.

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5. whc.unesco.org › en › listOld Town of Corfu - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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   The Old Town of Corfu, on the Island of Corfu off the western coasts of Albania and Greece, is located in a strategic position at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, and has its roots in the 8th century BC.

6. atcorfu.com › corfu-townCorfu Old Town: A Journey Through Time and Culture - AtCorfu

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   May 10, 2024 · The old town of Corfu is a captivating medieval-style city that bears the marks of the 411 years under Venetian rule. It stands as the sole city and capital of Corfu island, bearing the name Kerkyra, identical to the island’s Greek appellation.

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   When did Corfu become a country?

   • In November 1815 Corfu came under British rule following the Napoleonic Wars, and in 1864 was ceded to modern Greece by the British government along with the remaining islands of the United States of the Ionian Islands under the Treaty of London.

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   What is Corfu known for?

   • The Cathedral of St. James and St. Christopher in Corfu City is the see of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia . The island served also as a refuge for Greek scholars, and in 1732, it became the home of the first academy of modern Greece.

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   Why is Corfu called the island of the Phaeacians?

   • Corfu is known as the island of the Phaeacians . The name Corfù is a Venetian and Italian version of the Byzantine Κορυφώ (Koryphō), meaning "city of the peaks". It derives from the Byzantine Greek Κορυφαί (Koryphai) (crests or peaks), denoting the two peaks of Palaio Frourio. Map of Corfu.

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   Does Corfu have a airport?

   • Corfu is one of the most popular of the Ionian Islands, the island chain off the west coast of mainland Greece in the Ionian Sea. It is the northernmost of the main Ionian Islands. Does Corfu island have an airport? Yes, Corfu has an airport with seasonal international flights and domestic flights from Athens throughout the year.

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