Old Town of Corfu
Παλιά Πόλη Κέρκυρας
A UNESCO World Heritage site of Venetian-era stone lanes, arcades and laundry lines, the most Italian-flavoured district in Greece.
The Old Town is wedged between two fortresses, old and new. Its streets are known as kantounia and preserve architectural layers from Venetian, French and British rule. Start at Spianada Square and wander through the lanes around the Church of Saint Spyridon down to the old harbour, passing small shops selling kumquat liqueur and olive-wood crafts. The Old Town is free to explore. The lanes are a maze and easy to get lost in, so bring an offline map. In summer, avoid the blazing midday sun and walk in the early morning or evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Church of Saint Spyridon
- Liston
- Spianada Square
- Antivouniotissa Museum
- Museum of Asian Art of Corfu
- New Fortress of Corfu
- Archaeological Museum of Corfu
- Old Fortress of Corfu