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

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   2 days ago · Corfu (/ k ɔːr ˈ f (j) uː / kor-FEW, -⁠ FOO, US also / ˈ k ɔːr f (j) uː / KOR-few, -⁠foo) or Kerkyra (Greek: Κέρκυρα, romanized: Kérkyra, pronounced ⓘ) is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, of the Ionian Islands, and, including its small satellite islands, forms the margin of the northwestern frontier of Greece.

   • Area: 610.9 km² (235.9 sq mi)
   • Population: 99,134 (2021)

   • Highest elevation: 906 m (2972 ft)
   • Postal code: 490 81, 490 82, 490 83, 490 84, 491 31, 491 32 (former 491 00)

3. atcorfu.com › corfuCorfu: The Beautiful Greek Island - AtCorfu

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   May 15, 2024 · Corfu, or Kerkyra in Greek, is one of Greece’s most beautiful and significant islands. Located off the northwest coast, its rich history spans ancient Greece, Byzantium, Venetian, French, and British periods, all of which are reflected in its diverse architecture, from Venetian fortresses to British neoclassical buildings and Byzantine churches.

4. www.britannica.com › place › CorfuCorfu | Greece, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   May 7, 2024 · Corfu, island in the Ionian Sea (Modern Greek: Iónio Pélagos), with adjacent small islands making up the dímos (municipality) and pereferiakí enótita (regional unit) of Kérkyra (also called Corfu), Ionian Islands (Iónia Nisiá) periféreia (region), western Greece.

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   Is Corfu a city?

   • Corfu is the densest populated Hellenic (Greek) Island. The city of Kerkyra is the only city in Greece surrounded by the walls of its castles, therefore it also holds the name Kastropolis (City within castles). The island is home to the first Hellenic University in 1823 which still operates from the 19th century until today.

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   Is Corfu a Royal Island?

   • Corfu is the undisputed Queen of the Ionian Islands and is surrounded by the renowned Ionian turquoise sea, earning it the title of the Emerald Island of Greece. The island’s captivating beauty and unique charm contribute to its royal designation. Read: Benitses: A Guide to the Charming Corfu Beach Resort Where is Corfu in Greece?

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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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   • The name Corfu is an Italian corruption of the Greek koryphai (“crests”) and is often a more familiar moniker to visitors than the Modern Greek name. According to legend, the island was Scheria, home of the Phaeacians in Homeric epic. A Corinthian colony established about 734 bce supplanted a settlement of Eretrians from Euboea.

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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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7. viatravelers.com › things-to-do-in-corfu15 Fun & Best Things to Do in Corfu, Greece - ViaTravelers

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   Apr 24, 2024 · The 15 Best Things to Do in Corfu. 1. Explore the Achilleion Palace. 2. Explore Corfu Old Town. 3. Visit the Old Fortress of Corfu Town. 4. Enjoy the Wildlife of Corfu Island. 5. Visit Paleokastritsa Beach. 6. Enjoy Seafront Dining in Kassiopi. 7. Discover the Corfu Museum of Asian Art. 8. Visit Mouse Island. 9. Enjoy the Serenity of Porto Timoni.

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8. greekreporter.com › 15-reasons-visit-corfu-greece15 Reasons to Visit Corfu, Greece - GreekReporter.com

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   Apr 26, 2024 · April 26, 2024. Paleokastritsa, Corfu. Credit: Greek Reporter. “ Greece ’s greenest island, Corfu, welcomes visitors with the sweet aroma of pine and lemon trees. In the mountainous interior myrtle and bay bushes fight it out, while venerable olive groves descend to its beach-fringed coastline.”

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   May 5, 2024 · April 14, 2024. By Evgenia Mataragka. Corfu island is located northwest of Greece, in the Ionian group of Greek islands along with Zakynthos, Paxos, Kefalonia, Kythira, Ithaca, and Lefkada. With more rainfall than any other Greek island, it is one of the greenest and coolest islands in Greece. Paleokastritsa village.