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Corfu, the wooded isle of the Phaeacians, Odysseeus' last stop on his long journey home to Ithaca, is the best known of the lonian islands. It owes its sophistication and charm to the meshing of the different civilizations that have occupied the island and to the natural beauty with which it is so abundantly endowed. On this cosmopolitan island, you'll be able to combine relaxation with good times and a full nightlife, for Corfu is an international tourist centre which can satisfy the demands of the most difficult visitor. The capital of the island Corfu is also called Kerkira. It is built on a promontory that projects into the sea and is separated into a northern and a southern section. East of the northern part lies the Old Fortress, cut off from the town by a moat. The variety and extent of Corfu coastline make it possible for bathers to enjoy an infinite number of different places to swim, all of them lapped by warm, crystal clear water. Water sports are also available in all of them From Sidari you can take a boat to the three picturesque offshore islands of Erikoussa, Mathraki and Othoni...... Agios Mattheos - Paramonas, Agios Spyridonas, Agios Stefanos - Avliotes, Arillas, Dassia Beach, Glyfada Beach, Nissaki Beach, Sidari Beach, Gouvia Village, Kavos Beach, Paleokastritsa, Roda Beach.

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The Old Fortress of Corfu
In the 13th and 14th centuries, the already existing Byzantine fortification on the islet was improved, and in the 15th century the walls were reconstructed by the Venetians. In the 16th century, the erection of all the defensive structures, designed by Venetian architects (Michele Sanmicheli), was completed. From ca. 1500 onwards, the fortified islet was used as a military and administrative centre. Few buildings of the Venetian period are preserved, such as the central gate, the powder magazines, and the prisons. During the British Protectorate (1815-1864) new defensive structures and new buildings were erected, such as the barracks, the hospital, and the church of St. George. In the early 1980's, the Martinego bastion was consolidated and in 1993 the land-side tower was restored. In the years 1992-1994, before the Summit Conference, the Ministry of Culture restored the central gate, the former "Latin chapel", the English barracks, the so-called "Forseer" building, the church of St. George and the building of the 8th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities. External areas were also remodelled and cleared. In 1994, the Venetian bases of the canons in the fortress Campana were cleared of the earth filling that covered them, and excavations were conducted on the plateau where an early pavement came to light. 

The most important monuments of the site are: The Building of the Prisons.The Main Gate. British Barracks of the Officers. The Barracks of the British Protectorate. The English Hospital. Church of St. George.

Corfu Kerameikos 
The archaeological site is situated in the modern quarter of Figareto at Kanoni, which in antiquity was the workshop area of the city. Systematic investigation of the site has prooved that the pottery workshop of Kerameikos actually produced the Kerkyraean amphoras (which means that the type formerly called "Corinthian B" is in fact Kerkyraean), as well as figurines and all the necessary clay household equipment.Rescue excavations were first carried out in 1983. Because of the great importance of the finds uncovered, the land was purchased by the Archaeological Service and the area has been organised as an archaeological site open to the public. In 1995, after purchasing the land, the area of the kilns was roofed and fenced, a path was constructed for the visitors and the restoration of the kilns started. 

The most important monuments of the site are: 
Eleven pottery kilns, dating from the end of the late Archaic period until early Roman times. 
Well with a clay pipe and basins for washing the clay. 
Deposits of amphoras dated from the Classical until the Hellenistic period. 
Deposit of figurines. 
Deposit of moulds. 
Sanctuary of the workshop. 
Inside the sanctuary, an Archaic female stone statue was found, probably identified as Artemis Epiklivania (of the kilns).
 
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