Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Old Town of Corfu
Corfu Town, Greece
A UNESCO-listed old town of arcades, pastel buildings, fortresses and narrow lanes.
Palace · Greece · Ionian Islands
Achilleion Palace
A neoclassical palace built by an Austrian empress, with gardens and sea views.
Paid entry about 75 min
For storytellers
Why Achilleion Palace matters
The Achilleion was built in the late nineteenth century as a retreat for an Austrian empress who loved Greek mythology. It is decorated with statues of gods and heroes, and the gardens look over the sea. It is a short drive from Corfu Town.
Talking points
- It was built as a retreat for an empress.
- Statues of Greek myth fill the gardens.
- The views over the sea are lovely.
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