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Old Fort (Paleo Frourio)
The Esplanade, Greece Phone: Not Available Average Price: US$ 4 per person Not AvailableAbout
It is located at the eastern side of Kerkyra port and has been constructed on a rocky peninsula, during the Byzantine Empire and was backed by the Venetians and the Englishmen. Very well preserved. The views of Kerkyra town are spectacular from the top.An historic fort with a mixture of styles of architecture. Restored in some parts, other areas used for education and other ares derelict and not accessible.Old Fortress in the 16th century from a print at the British Museum. The protective wall of the marina is visible in front of the castle. The marina is still in use to this day.
The northern side of Contrafossa opening to the Gulf of Kerkyra. The sea channel separates the citadel from the island of Corfu. The bridge to the city is to the far right. The twin peaks of Castel a Terra and Castel a Mare are visible just above the Contrafossa to the right and left respectively.
