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CORFU ISLAND, GREECE
 The conference will be held in the 5-Star Hotel: CORFU HOLIDAY PALACE (former
member of the HILTON chain of hotels)
well-known for its international reputation. WSEAS participants
will have discount
rates in the room prices.
An appropriate form will be distributed to all the authors after the review
of the papers.
Having decided to visit Corfu, one of the most interesting islands of the Ionian
sea, prepare yourself for an unparalleled experience. An amalgam of natural
beauties, traditional features and archaeological sites. Corfu island lies to
the north of the Ionian sea at the entrance of Adriatic. It is the second
largest island in the group known as the Seven Islands, or Eptanisa. Corfu is
the island of miracles and wonders, where every moment the scene changes without
affecting the harmony of the terrain.
Undoubtedly the most beautiful of the Ionian islands if not all the
islands in Greece, Corfu or Kerkyra is lush, green and covered with lemon
and orange groves. Corfu has two sides, one is that of an escape into an
exquisite serenity of natural beauty while the other is that of fun and
entertainment against a backdrop of long beaches and blue waters, cafes,
taverns, bars, discos, nightclubs and casinos. Its history along with the
natural beauty of the island have made it the ideal spot for holidays and
has been a popular resort since the beginning of tourism. Corfu is connected
with Athens by plane. (1 hour and 10 minutes).
Corfu or Kerkyra, the capital of the
island ( 36,293 inhabitants ) is one of the most impressive towns in Greece. It
demonstrates not only an excellent natural habital but also interesting monuments of
history and art. It is divided into : 1) the old town with the venetian buildings and
those of the English order, the mansions 2) the modern town.
The sights are:
The famous Lion of Menecrates - it is one of the most important
Corinthean work of arts ( at the end of the 7th cent. B.C. )
The ancient Market and the public baths in Palaeopalis
The shrine of Apollo of Corfu, who was the settler God of the island
Alkinoas port in Anemomylos ( Windmill ) in the south of Corfu. It was
excavated in 1965
The old Fort. The name of the island was taken after its double tops (
Koryfes ). It is identified with the history of Corfu. The fort is connected to the town
with a bridge. One of the nicest churches is situated with in the fort. It is the basilica
of St. George built by the English
The new Fort. It was built by the Venetians ( 1570 - 1580 ). It is one
of the most beautiful forts in the world. The underground galleries were used for shelters
during the War. The monument of Menecrates ( 1600 B.C. ) is on the bay of Garitsa
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The new Fort |
The Palace ( 1823 ) in the central square. It was the residence of the
English Commisioner in Corfu. It had been used as a royal residence since 1864. Nowadays,
the Sinojapan Museum, the Archaeological Service, the Library and the General Secretariat
of the Ionian Islands. Area are found there .
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The Palace |
The Town Hall - one of the most beautiful Venetian building. It was
built in 1663. It is known as San Jiacomo.  In the 17th cent, it served for the
club of aristocrats. In the 19th cent, it was turned into a theatre. In 1903 it
was first used as the Town Hall
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The Town Hall |
The old building of the Prefecture (1842) - it is a significant
architectural sample of the English occupation.  It was built in the 19th cent,
on the site of the house Kapodistrices was born in. Nowadays it is used as a Department of
the Ioanian University - the foreign languages and translation Department
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The old building of the
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The Byzantine churches of St Jason and St Socipatrus (12th
cent) in the area of Anemonylus
The church of the patron St Spyridon (1589). The metropolitan church of
the island is tat of Santa Theodora
The basilica of palaeopolis (5th cent ) is the oldest
Christian monument on the island. It has got integrated pieces of a dorian temple
Sts Theodori monastery and the remnants of a temple and an altar of
Diana (6th cent B.C.)
The Archaeological Museum in the area of Tenis. It includes findings
from excavations all over the island, such as small objects of the Prehistorical Period,
archaic pots and earthenware statuettes, other objects made of copper, parts of temples
gables, an archaic lion, classical and postclassical sculptures etc
The Museum of the Asian Art. It includes works of the Chinese and
Japanese art - it was founded as the Sinojapan Museum (1929). It is situated in the Old
Fort. The exhibits are from the Chinese art of the Neolithic times to the Ming Dynasty
art, Japanese books (18th cent 0 19th cent ) etc
Getting out of the Museum, the visitor can see Contra Forca - the canal
that stands between the Fort and the town
The museum of the Fighters for the liberation of the island which is
situated in the building of the Ionian Parliament. This is the place where the Union with
Greece was declared in 1863
It includes a collection of portraits, newspapers of 1848 - 1864 and
other documents about the struggle of the inhabitants for the Union
The Museum of Dionysius Solomos. The house of the poet was turned into a
Museum including portraits, busts and poets personal abjects
The Library in the Ionian University. It includes 10.000 volumes
concerning different branches of science. 7.000 modern books and 2600 volumes - the latter
are Politis donation
Anemomylos ( Windimill) - a sobered
Mount Repo - the summer residence of the English commissioner. It is 3
km away from the town
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Pictures from Podikonisi
Gastouri
It is a picturesque village with 550 inhabitants. It is
11,5 km to the south of Corfu.
The sights are:
- The famous Achilleon - 2 km away from the village - which is the mansion of Gueen
Elizabeth.
- It was built at the end of the 19th cent. It is decorated with Murals and
statues of Renaissance. The famous statue of Achilles dying is in the garden. It is a work
of the German sculptor Cherter. Later on, the mansion was bought by the emperor of German.
Nowadays it belongs to the Greek state. The first floor has been turned into a museum. The
Casino is on the second floor. Achilleon overlooks the north east park of the island.
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Achilleon |
Gouvia
It used to be Venetians nany
yard. It is a coastal settlement which has nowadays been developed into a touristic
center. Gouvia is 9 km away from Corfu. The inhabitants are 600.
ADDITIONAL LINKS ABOUT ABOUT CORFU AND GREECE
AllCorfu.com
Agni.gr
Kerkyra.net
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