Wander through tunnels, underground galleries, and vaulted passages of New Fortress and you'll feel like you've been transported to the Venetian age of nobles and knights. Perched on the hill, it affords panoramic views of the old port and the city of Corfu. Venetians built this fortress in two levels between 1576 and 1645 using stone from nearly 2,000 houses and churches. Notice the winged Lion of St. Mark on the Royal Gate and its two bastions, remarkable examples of defensive architecture. A stone building from the British rule houses a museum of ceramic art as well as a small cafe. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to New Fortress and many more Corfu Town attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Corfu Town trip itinerary builder website.
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This place is closed on tuesdays and there is no entrance fee. The view over the city, towards the old fortress and towards the harbour with the cruiseliner is quite nice and it’s worth to visit...
This place is closed on tuesdays and there is no entrance fee. The view over the city, towards the old fortress and towards the harbour with the cruiseliner is quite nice and it’s worth to visit... more »
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This fortress is actually larger than the Old Fortress but there really isn't much here to see other than walls and the Keep. Still worth a climb to the top.
This fortress is actually larger than the Old Fortress but there really isn't much here to see other than walls and the Keep. Still worth a climb to the top. more »
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Interesting historical landmark which provides a very nice top view of the old town of Corfu. There's no entrance fee. You can enter from the north side, after climbing some steps from the old town. A very decent toilet is available next to the entrance.
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We bought a ticket that allowed access to three museums. The Venetian Fortress, the Archeology museum and the Museum for Asian arts. Worthwhile to have two days and have time to enjoy exploring.
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