Achilleion
Αχίλλειον
A hilltop palace built by Empress Sisi in memory of Achilles. Its garden holds a giant bronze statue of Achilles, overlooking the Ionian Sea.
The palace was built in 1890 by Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Sisi, and was later bought by Kaiser Wilhelm II. The neoclassical building holds Sisi's relics and murals depicting myths. The garden contains the sculpture The Dying Achilles and a bronze Achilles of about 11 metres, added by the Kaiser. The terrace overlooks the southern coast of Corfu. Tickets cost about 14 euros. Hours are roughly 08:00 to 19:00, shorter in winter. The palace is about 10 km from the Old Town and can be reached by bus no. 10 or on a boat tour.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–19:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Pontikonisi
- Kanoni & Vlacherna Monastery
- Mon Repos
- Agios Gordios Beach
- Archaeological Museum of Corfu
- Old Town of Corfu
- Spianada Square
- New Fortress of Corfu