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Greece is one of the best places, there are many Ionian islands that are sure to win your heart.
Corfu is a Greek island, it resides near the Ionian sea and is also near to the Ionian University. Corfu town is an ancient city that is the heart of ancient Greek temples and full of a rich, interesting history.
Corfu town is famous for many many things. The Venetian influence in the architecture of Corfu city represents the Venetian nobility just perfectly and encapsulates its history. Apart from that, this Greek island also shows a little about the Ottoman Empire, the Venetian period's influence can be seen in Corfu's capital. Nonetheless, this island is an old and vintage city to visit, with Greek theater and Byzantine castle which makes this place a tourist attraction.
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Modern Greece and its philosophy came into the picture after independent Greece. Before this, the country was influenced and was under the control of the Ottoman Empire.
The Ionian sea is home to various islands, Corfu is one of those islands. Corfu is a Greek word, named after the twin towers which are present on the island.
Corfu is indeed a beautiful island and the whole island feels like an ancient painting due to its beautiful and enchanting architecture.
This island is famous for a number of things, however, some of those tourist places spark brighter than the others.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly facts for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 61 Corfu facts: history, tourism and much more for you then why not take a look at ancient Greek architecture facts, or ancient Greek art facts.
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