One of the most attractive cities in the whole of Greece, with its mixture of architecture and cultures. Beautiful views of the old town from the top of both forts. Nearby Garitsa bay is worth a walk along where you will find the greeks playing boules and traditional tavernas. Jewellery shops abound and bargains to be had! Tried to compare it to other main towns in Greece, none compare. The city is located in the middle of the island's east coast.
It is built on a small promontory which divides the town into two parts. Despite the damage it suffered from bombing raids during the second world war, it still retains a strong Venetian style. The large and beautiful Spianada square is the main focal point of the new city. On the east side of Spianada square on a small promontory, rises the Old Fort which is separated from the town by a defensive moat known as the Kontrafosa. The fort was built by the Venetians in order to reinforce the defence of the city. Within the Fort is the church of St. George, one of the most beautiful churches in corfu island.

 Like the other Ionian islands Corfu was never occupied by the Turks, which gives it a charactor very different from the rest of Greece. But Corfu town has seen other influences as well including the British, the Normans, the French, and the Greeks and Romans whose ancient buildings are still in evidence in several archaeology sites and the excellent archaeological museum.
The population of the town of Corfu is about 30.000 and is quite cosmopolitan compared to the other Greek islands. It is an interesting mixture of old tavernas, new cafes, discos, clubs and shops of all types plus an amazing old city that sits in a protected area between the two fortresses .
The Theater of San Giacomo constructed entirely of stone in the style of the Italian Renaisance had it's foundations first laid in1663 and is just one example of then many historical buildings that make walking the streets of this city a pleasure. The town really resembles an Italian city though their are other influences such as the Liston, the building which borders the main esplanade or Spianada, built by the French, which houses some of the finest cafes and restaurants in Corfu. On the esplanade itself the men compete in weekend cricket matches, the only place in Greece where the sport is played.