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