Old Town of Corfu
The Old Town of Corfu is a monumental ensemble of particular historical and cultural value. The strategic geopolitical position of the island at the crossroads of the East and West determined its fortune since ancient times. From the end of the 14th century, Corfu passed into the domination of the Venetians (1386-1797), the French (1797-1799, 1807-1814) and the English (1814-1864). This long coexistence of the inhabitants with the western conquerors contributed catalytically to the creation of the ...