Corfu Town

saintnic | 17, February 2011 | Corfu Island

Corfu town was founded in the 8th century BC and it took its current looks form 9 centuries ago.

A very well preserved medieval town, built between two castles, reflecting European history of over a thousand years.

This is the main reason for which the entire historic center of the town was included in the monuments of world cultural heritage of UNESCO in June 2007.

UNESCO World Heritage (Year of registration: 2007)