Welcome to Corfu! The island's capital, one of Greece's most beautiful and pleasant towns, is divided into two parts: the old town and the new town. The old town, which has remained intact despite the bombings, still boasts an enchanting blend of European influences. Elegant Venetian buildings with typical balconies and shutters dominate French-style colonnades and harmoniously face English colonial houses. Corfu is also dominated by two imposing Venetian fortresses. Today's ramparts are those of the Venetian era, later modernized by the British.The modern part of the city complements this ensemble very well, with large, green, airy squares where you can feel the heart of the city beating. The focal point is the Esplanade or Spianada, a large square created under the First Empire by Mathieu de Lesseps. After occupying the town between 1807 and 1814, the French bequeathed Corfu and this square, with its Liston arcades, a sort of Rue de Rivoli. As in the Parisian street, the west side is lined with arcaded houses housing stores and cafés.A UNESCO World Heritage site, Corfu boasts a remarkable urban and port ensemble, dominated by its Venetian fortresses. But Corfu's cultural wealth also lies in its many museums, such as the remarkable Archaeological Museum. If you're spending several days here, a pass allows you to visit its four main museums (archaeological, Byzantine, Asian art and the Paleo Frourio).

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