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EXPLORE / CORFU

CORFU

AN ICONIC

DESTINATION

IN EVERY

SENSE

Ethereal in its beauty and a cradle of culture and knowledge,
the Greek island of Corfu fiercely protects its traditions and customs – yet,
it has always been open to other cultures, too.

EVER SINCE THE 8th centu- liness – think cypress covered left an indelible mark on the is- learning in the early days of intellectual and artistic heritage, religious ceremonies, festivals
ry BC, the island of Corfu, which hills, traditional villages and san- land. A walk around elegant Corfu modern Greece, Corfu’s Ioni- which extends to this day. Locals and events. Today, there are 18
the Greeks named Kerkyra, has dy coves embraced by cobalt-blue Town very much reveals Venetian an Academy, the first university feel very strongly about music, functioning orchestras on Corfu,
been revered throughout the ages waters – has spurred many an and French architectural influenc- of the modern Greek state, and too – and they have done so for with four of them operating in
not only for its strategic position army and international power to es while, suffice to say, the island- Corfu Town's the Nobile Teatro di San Giaco- centuries. From 1840 onwards, the capital. You’re very likely to
majestic
in the Ionian Sea but for its phe- want to possess and rule it, from ers’ longstanding love for cricket is buildings are mo di Corfù, Greece’s first opera philharmonic orchestras started run into one of them spreading
nomenal natural beauty. Known the Ottomans to the Venetians, a very British affair indeed! testament house, are indicative of the is- popping up on the island, with the spirit of Corfiot musical tradi-
to the history
for its almost heartbreaking love- the French and the British. Each Representing a beacon of of the island. landers’ unwavering pride in their musicians eager to accompany tion out in the streets, while there

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