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In addition to its wonderful beaches and warm ocean the lush green island of Corfu offers a variety of attractions, many of which have some cultural or historical significance. Outdoor activities to enjoy include horse riding, hiking and water sports, and there is even an 18-hole championship golf course at Kerkyra for those fancying a quick round.

Start off in the beautiful leafy Corfu Town, which boasts some wonderful churches, fortresses and even a palace. History buffs will love the Archaeological Museum, offering insight into Corfu's past, as well as the neoclassical Museum of Asian Art, which houses some breathtaking pieces originating from China and Japan, and the Municipal Gallery of Corfu which showcases famous works such as the 'Sphinx' by Sp. Skarvelis and 'The assassination of Capodistria' by Haralambos Pachis.

The villa of Achilleion, just 6 miles (10km) south of Corfu town, has beautiful rolling gardens which provide the perfect location for famous statues by the German sculptor, Herter. The terraced cliff-top view point known as Kanoni, near the eastern port of Corcyra, is the perfect place to take that postcard shot for the holiday album.

Corfu Archaeological Museum

Like all good Greek towns, Corfu Town has its Archaeological Museum, on the boulevard along the waterfront. Although it is small, it is worth visiting particularly to see the pediment from the Temple of Artemis that is housed there. The temple dates from 590... see full details

Museum of Asian Art

The building housing this collection of Chinese and Japanese works of art is a beautiful neoclassical structure built by the British in 1820 when the Ionian Islands were ruled by Britain. The museum is a peaceful oasis exhibiting Chinese porcelain and art through all... see full details

Kanoni

South of Corfu Town is the clifftop terraced view site of Kanoni, overlooking an inlet that contains two tiny islands. One of the islets can be reached via a causeway and bears the Monastery of Vlakherna. The other islet is known as Mouse... see full details

Achilleion

The villa of Achilleion was built for Empress Elizabeth of Austria in 1890 as a memorial to her son, Rudolf, after his death by suicide. The villa, Neoclassical in style, features numerous statues and motifs associated with Achilles both inside and out. The gardens... see full details

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