Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Corfu, Greece

Legend

Churches & Art
Nature
Water & Wind
Historical
Heritage & Space
Tourism
Paid Tours & Activities

Tour Facts

Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 94 m
Descend 90 m

Experience Corfu in Greece in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in CorfuIndividual Sights in Corfu

Sight 1: New Fortress

Show sight on mapBook Ticket*

The New Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress built on the hill of St. Mark in Corfu in stages. The original architect of the fort was the military engineer Ferrante Vitelli. The current buildings which exist within the fortress were built by the British during their rule of the island (1815–63).

Wikipedia: New Fortress (EN)

769 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 2: Municipal Theatre of Corfu

Show sight on map

The Municipal Theatre of Corfu was the main theatre and opera house in Corfu, Greece, from 1902 to 1943. The theatre was the successor of the Nobile Teatro di San Giacomo di Corfù, which became the Corfu city hall. It was destroyed during a Luftwaffe aerial bombardment in 1943. During its 41-year history it was one of the premier theatres and opera houses in Greece, and as the first theatre in Southeastern Europe, it contributed to the Arts and to the history of the Balkans and of Europe.

Wikipedia: Municipal Theatre of Corfu (EN), Website

416 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 3: Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher

Show sight on map
Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0

Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher (Greek: Ιερός Καθολικός Μητροπολιτικός Ναός and ) is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia. The church houses an extensive collection of paintings one of the most important is the Virgin Vrefokratousa Enthroned by Konstantinos Tzanes painted in 1654.

Wikipedia: Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher (EN)

411 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 4: Museum of Asian Art

Show sight on map

The Museum of Asian Art of Corfu is a museum in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu, Greece. The only museum in Greece dedicated to the art of Asia, it has collections of Chinese art, Japanese art, Indian art and others.

Wikipedia: Museum of Asian Art of Corfu (EN)

286 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Count Matthias von der Schulenburg

Show sight on map

Marshal Johann Matthias Reichsgraf von der Schulenburg was a German aristocrat and general of Brandenburg-Prussian background who served in the Saxon and Venetian armies in the early 18th century and found a second career in retirement in Venice, as a grand collector and patron. His sister was Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal. His father was Gustavus Adolphus, Baron von der Schulenburg.

Wikipedia: Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg (EN)

665 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 6: Old Fortress

Show sight on mapBook Ticket*
Old Fortress Own work I am the author. Dr.K. 15:51, 6 September 2006 (UTC) / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Old Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu. The fortress covers the promontory which initially contained the old town of Corfu that had emerged during Byzantine times.

Wikipedia: Old Fortress, Corfu (EN)

7 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 7: Old Fortress Lighthouse

Show sight on map
Old Fortress Lighthouse Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) / CC BY 3.0

The Sideros Lighthouse stands on the Old Fortress built by the Venetians in the 16th century in Corfu, the capital of the Greek island of the same name. The oldest listed Greek lighthouse still in operation.

Wikipedia: Leuchtturm Ákra Síderos (DE)

Share

Spread the word! Share this page with your friends and family.

Disclaimer Please be aware of your surroundings and do not enter private property. We are not liable for any damages that occur during the tours.

GPX-Download For navigation apps and GPS devices you can download the tour as a GPX file.