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Mouse island.

The monastery of Panagia Vlachernon.
It's free to visit the monastery.
To visit mouse island,you can take a taxiboat for 2,50£.

Directions: Kanoni peninsula.

The antiquities of Mon Repos.

In the gardens of Mon Repo, apart from the palace, are the remains of important antiquities. This region, according to the archaeological findings, was the center of Paleopolis. This ancient town lengthens from Anemomilos to Kanoni and used to have two ports. The port of Alkinoos and the Illaic port. Three important antiquities that the visitor can see are: the remains of the basilica of Saint Kerkira, built in the beginnings of the 5th century on the bases of the roman conservatoire. In its entrance are saved two fluted pillars of Korinthian rhythm. Despite the catastrophes of the temple, many parts of it, sculptures and mosaic, are saved.
In the region of Paleopolis is located the best saved ancient temple in Corfu. It is a small temple of Doric style dated from the 6th century and is consisted of 11 pillars. According to the local tradition this temple was dedicated to Poseidon. But the archeologists believe that it was dedicated to Asklipios or Apollo.
To visit the garden (free)
To visit the palace tickets 4£,pictures not allowed.Open daily.

Address: 3 km from Corfu city centre.

Directions: Above Garitsa cove.

Museum of asian art.

The museum of Asian art is roofed under the palace of Saints Michael and George's. It is an imposing building of British rhythm built during the period of 1819 to 1824 and was used as residence for each commissioner, as seat of the saints Michael and George's' knightly tagma and as seat of the Ionian Senate.
In the ground floor you will see historic heirlooms and furniture from the times of the Ionian Senate. In the first floor-among others- you will see the famous collection of asiatic art. It includes more than 10.000 exhibits, donations by Gregory Manos brought from China, Japan, India, Korea, Kamboji, Taiwan and Tibet.
Tickets 4£.
Closed on monday.
Allowed to take pictures.

Address: In the royal palace.

Directions: City center on the Spianada.On the north side of the Spianada square.

The monastery of Panagia.

Built at an altitude of 450 metres.The oldest one in Corfu,with a wonderful Panoramic view over the ocean.
Please dress properly.
The monastery of Panagia is built in the highest point of a green hill, on the right of the cove of Paleokastritsa. It is a building of Byzantine style dated from 1228. The small church of the monastery, the priest's cells and the yard were built in the 18th century.
The monastery has a remarkable collection of byzantine icons, sacred books and other religious heirlooms. In its interior you will see a small traditional oil press.
The road leading to Paleokastritsa is full of cypresses, olive trees and many kinds of flowers. The view from the monastery is extraordinary. You can see the remains of the famous Angelokastro, built on the top of a hill in village Krini and the magnificent firths of Paleokastritsa that create a dreamy scenery.

Address: Paleokastritsa.

Directions: The north.

Paleokastritsa.

Paleokastritsa is the place that must be visited once you go to Corfu.
Paleokastritsa offers amazing crystal clear waters and 16 beaches for you to sunbathe and enjoy your relaxed holidays.
For a boattrip (30) minutes,and also see the caves kost 6£ p.p.

Address: Paleokastritsa.

Directions: The north of the island.

The old Venetian fortress.

The most important monuments of the site are:The Building of the Prisons,The Main Gate,
The Chapel "Madonna dei Carmini" or "Latin Chapel,The Barracks of the British Protectorate ect.
Winter Opening Hours (November 1st, 2004 - April 30th, 2005):
Monday: 08.30-15.00
Tuesday-Sunday: 08.30-16.00
Holidays: 6 January, Shrove Monday, Holy Saturday, Easter Monday, Holy Spirit Day, October 28th: 08.30-16.00.
Tickets 4£.

Address: 3 Vraila St., 491 00 Corfu.

Directions: On the east side of the city of Corfu.

Phone: (+30) 26610-48310

Achillion.

A really must see Palace,The Palace was built in the 1890's as a summer palace for
"Sissi", Austria's Empress Elizabeth.
Entrance Only 7£.
From Corfu town,take the blue bus (only 1£),each 1h15.
But the bus is never on time:-)

Address: Gastouri 491 00

Directions: Situated high up in the village of Gastouri, 9 kilometers from Corfu Town.

Other Contact: fax-26610 56284

Phone: 26610 56245