New Fortress of Corfu
Νέο Φρούριο
A Venetian bastion on the hill north-west of the Old Town; from its walls you can see the old harbour, the Old Town rooftops and the old fortress all at once.
The New Fortress was completed at the end of the 16th century to cover blind spots in the defences of the Old Fortress. Its massive stone walls and wing-shaped bastions are well preserved, and the walls are decorated with reliefs of the winged lion of St Mark, the symbol of Venice. Inside are tunnels and a ceramics exhibition, and the top is a good spot for photographing the Old Town's red-tiled roofs and the old harbour. Opening hours and admission prices change from time to time, so check official information before you go. The entrance is near the old harbour, on Solomou Street.
Opening hours
Open in summer; check hours on site
Nearby sights
- Old Town of Corfu
- Church of Saint Spyridon
- Antivouniotissa Museum
- Liston
- Spianada Square
- Museum of Asian Art of Corfu
- Archaeological Museum of Corfu
- Old Fortress of Corfu