• Achilleion palace in Gastouri on Corfu island, Greece
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Paleokastritsa

Paleokastritsa

Nestled in northwestern Corfu, Paleokastritsa is one of the island's most cherished beauty spots, offering a perfect vantage point to witness the sunset. Don't miss the opportunity to admire the 17th-century monastery and its famous "Tree of Life" carving within. With historical significance intertwined in its landscape, Corfu has been suggested as the mythical island of the Phaeacians, and the bay of Palaiokastritsa as the very place where Odysseus first encountered Nausicaa.
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Archaeological Museum

Archaeological Museum

The museum showcases an extensive collection spanning from the Prehistoric to Hellenistic eras, featuring bronze and marble statues, funeral offerings, ancient coins, clay pottery, golden jewellery, and fragments from ancient temples. Among the notable exhibits is the awe-inspiring Medusa pediment from the temple of Artemis, dating back to 585 BC. Additionally, visitors can marvel at the stone lion of Menecrates, a likely funeral offering to the renowned politician, a limestone pediment from the temple of Dionysus, 13 identical small statues of goddess Artemis, and a marble torso of Apollo.
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Corfu Gallery

Corfu Gallery

Situated in the heart of Corfu Town, on the historic Nikiforou Theotoki Street, Corfu Gallery takes immense pride in promoting Greek art by showcasing a diverse array of artists hailing from Corfu and all over Greece. The collection features an eclectic mix of paintings, sculptures, and art objects from esteemed award-winning artists with global recognition to promising newcomers. With each visit, you'll discover the vibrant spirit of Greek art as its collection is constantly being renewed.
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