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Kerkyra

Kerkyra is the name of one of most beautiful Greek islands, better known to the world as Corfu

Corfu (Greek: Κέρκυρα, Kérkyra) is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea. It lies off the coast of Sarande, Albania, from which it is separated by straits varying in breadth from 3 to 23 km. The principal town (pop. 28,185) of the island is also named Corfu, or Kérkyra in Greek. The island is steeped in history and perennially connected to the history of Greece from the beginning of Greek mythology. The name Corfu is an Italian corruption of the Byzantine Κορυφώ (Koryphō), meaning city of the peaks. Corfu's coastline spans 217 km (135 mi) including capes; its highest point is Mount Pantokrator (906 m (2,972 ft)). The town of Corfu stands on the broad part of a peninsula, whose termination in the Venetian citadel (Greek: Παλαιό Φρούριο) is cut off from it by an artificial fosse formed in a natural gully, with a salt-water ditch at the bottom, that serves also as a kind of marina. The old city, having grown up within fortifications, where every meter of ground was precious, is a labyrinth of narrow streets paved with cobblestones, sometimes tortuous but colourful and clean. Empress of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria, also known as Sissi, in 1890 built a summer palace in the region of Gastouri (Γαστούρι) to the south of the city, with the powerful mythical hero Achilles as its central theme. German Kaiser Wilhelm II was also fond of vacationing in Corfu. Having purchased the Achilleion in 1907 after Sissi's death, he built a bridge to be named by the locals after him: "Kaiser's bridge". Aside from being a leading centre for the fine arts, Corfu is also the home of the first university of Greece, the Ionian Academy. Notwithstanding their stance against more hostile invaders, Corfiotes have a long history of hospitality to foreign residents and visitors, today making the tourism a real industry.

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Astonishing view from the hilltops of Kanoni peninsula to the Island of Pontikonisi (Mouse island) and the 17th century Virgin Mary of Blachernon Monastery. On Pontikonisi the church of Pantokratora is found.{sc1}5 Jun 2008 12:34am   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 18.0mm (35mm eq. 27.0mm)   1/250s   f/8.0   ISO 100

Astonishing view from the hilltops of Kanoni peninsula to the Island of Pontikonisi (Mouse island) and the 17th century Virgin Mary of Blachernon Monastery. On Pontikonisi the church of Pantokratora is found.

  
Built by the Empress of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria, the Achilleion palace is decorated with incomparable pieces of art. The 'Peristyle of the Muses' is of the Ionic style and took its name from the statues of the nine muses - more.{sc1}5 Jun 2008 11:23am   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 95.0mm (35mm eq. 142.0mm)   1/160s   f/5.3   ISO 100

Built by the Empress of Austria Elisabeth of Bavaria, the Achilleion palace is decorated with incomparable pieces of art. The 'Peristyle of the Muses' is of the Ionic style and took its name from the statues of the nine muses - more, more in B&W.

  
The Old Fort (Palaio Frourio) stands prominently atop a rocky island on the east side of the city of Kerkyra. Fortifications were built as early as the 6th century although the majority of what is left today is from the Venetian rule during the 14th century and later the English rule during the mid 1800s.{sc1}5 Jun 2008 1:00pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 52.0mm (35mm eq. 78.0mm)   1/250s   f/8.0   -1/3eV   ISO 100

The Old Fort (Palaio Frourio) stands prominently atop a rocky island on the east side of the city of Kerkyra. Fortifications were built as early as the 6th century although the majority of what is left today is from the Venetian rule during the 14th century and later the English rule during the mid 1800s.
         
Featuring the tallest tower in Corfu, the St. Spyridon Church can be seen in the background. The preserved body of city's patron saint rests in the 1596 church after arriving in Corfu in 1456.{sc1}5 Jun 2008 1:16pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 48.0mm (35mm eq. 72.0mm)   1/250s   f/8.0   -1/3eV   ISO 100

Featuring the tallest tower in Corfu, the St. Spyridon Church can be seen in the background. The preserved body of city's patron saint rests in the 1596 church after arriving in Corfu in 1456.

  
Brought to Kerkyra from Japan, Kumquat today is a unique product of the island. Sweets and liquor are widely offered.{sc1}5 Jun 2008 1:35pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 82.0mm (35mm eq. 123.0mm)   1/40s   f/5.3   -1/3eV   ISO 100

Brought to Kerkyra from Japan, Kumquat today is a unique product of the island. Sweets and liquor are widely offered.

  
Kerkyra is Greece, yet it is a culture unto itself. It is like a lesson in history to wander through the narrow streets. Many of them are accessible to pedestrians only, so the best way to explore the city is by foot.{sc1}5 Jun 2008 1:37pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 20.0mm (35mm eq. 30.0mm)   1/160s   f/6.3   -1/3eV   ISO 100

Kerkyra is Greece, yet it is a culture unto itself. It is like a lesson in history to wander through the narrow streets. Many of them are accessible to pedestrians only, so the best way to explore the city is by foot.
         
Mostly Venetian architecture, narrow, curved streets, and hung out laundry in the Old City offer a unique atmosphere.{sc1}5 Jun 2008 1:41pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 90.0mm (35mm eq. 135.0mm)   1/400s   f/5.3   -1/3eV   ISO 100

Mostly Venetian architecture, narrow, curved streets, and hung out laundry in the Old City offer a unique atmosphere.
 
The architectural richness of the town continues also in more quiet neighbourhoods, which show a genuine Greek spirit.{sc1}5 Jun 2008 3:19pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 48.0mm (35mm eq. 72.0mm)   1/200s   f/7.1   ISO 100

The architectural richness of the town continues also in more quiet neighbourhoods, which show a genuine Greek spirit.
 
One of many tourist attractions is exploring the underwater world. {sc1}5 Jun 2008 2:28pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 18.0mm (35mm eq. 27.0mm)   1/60s   f/4.0   ISO 100

One of many tourist attractions is exploring the underwater world.
         
The Monastery of Theotokos in Paleokastritsa was founded in 1228, while the buildings in their present state date back to the 18th century.{sc1}6 Jun 2008 12:12am   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 26.0mm (35mm eq. 39.0mm)   1/320s   f/9.0   -1/3eV   ISO 100

The Monastery of Theotokos in Paleokastritsa was founded in 1228, while the buildings in their present state date back to the 18th century.

  
One of most scenic places in the whole of Europe, Paleokastritsa offers great nature and six picturesque bays with sparkling turquoise waters, backed by sheer cliffs cloaked in an emerald green.{sc1}6 Jun 2008 1:03pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 18.0mm (35mm eq. 27.0mm)   1/160s   f/6.3   ISO 100

One of most scenic places in the whole of Europe, Paleokastritsa offers great nature and six picturesque bays with sparkling turquoise waters, backed by sheer cliffs cloaked in an emerald green.

  
An old legend says that Odysseus escaped from his destroyed ship somewhere on the rocky shore near Paleokastritsa.{sc1}6 Jun 2008 12:49am   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 34.0mm (35mm eq. 51.0mm)   1/250s   f/8.0   -1/3eV   ISO 100

An old legend says that Odysseus escaped from his destroyed ship somewhere on the rocky shore near Paleokastritsa.
         
Kassiopi is one of most picturesque villages at the north of the island. {sc1}7 Jun 2008 12:23am   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 18.0mm (35mm eq. 27.0mm)   1/320s   f/9.0   -1/3eV   ISO 100

Kassiopi is one of most picturesque villages at the north of the island.

  
Most southern part of Kerkyra is facing the next thunderstorm. {sc1}8 Jun 2008 10:04am   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 18.0mm (35mm eq. 27.0mm)   1/250s   f/8.0   -1/3eV   ISO 100

Most southern part of Kerkyra is facing the next thunderstorm.

  
Yet another prominent place at the northern part of the island, near Sidari - Canal d'Amour.{sc1}7 Jun 2008 2:15pm   NIKON D80   AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED [II] at 31.0mm (35mm eq. 46.0mm)   1/200s   f/7.1   ISO 100

Yet another prominent place at the northern part of the island, near Sidari - Canal d'Amour.

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