🏛️ Old Town of Corfu
UNESCO-listed medieval and colonial town on the Ionian island
📋 Fast Facts
- UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for outstanding universal value
- Located on a peninsula on the east coast of Corfu island, Greece
- Fortified by Venetian, French, and British powers over centuries
- Maze of narrow streets (kantounia) surrounding major squares and two fortresses
The Old Town of Corfu occupies a small peninsula halfway down the eastern coast of the Ionian island of Corfu. Its documented history extends to the 8th century BC, though the present town reflects layers of occupation spanning Byzantine, Venetian, French, and British rule. The town's architectural character and strategic fortifications have earned it recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding universal value as a testament to Mediterranean cultural interchange ...