Corfu
Corfu is a locality in Corfu, Ionian Islands. Corfu is situated nearby to the village Kyra Chrysikou, as well as near Gouvia.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kapodistrias Museum and Venetian Arsenal.
Kapodistrias Museum
Museum
The Capodistrias Museum – Center of Capodistrian Studies is a museum dedicated to the memory and life's work of Ioannis Kapodistrias. It is located in the area Koukouritsa of Evropouli in Corfu, Greece.
Venetian Arsenal
The Venetian arsenal at Gouvia was a shipyard built by the Republic of Venice during their rule over the island of Corfu. It was located on the west side of what used to be called "Govino Bay", the current location of the modern village of Gouvia.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Central Corfu and Kontokali.
Central Corfu
Photo: Alinea, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Central Corfu and Diapontian Islands is a municipality in the Ionian Islands region in Greece. It covers the central part of the island of Corfu and the Diapontian Islands.
Kontokali
Village
Kontokali is a suburb of Corfu Town, located 6.8 km north of the city centre. It is named after Christophoros Kontokalis, a sea captain and shipowner who was awarded the estate by the Venetians after his successful participation in the Battle of Lepanto.
Gouvia
Village
Gouvia is a village and resort beside a natural harbour on Corfu, Greece. It is situated around 8 km North of Corfu town. It is separated from the Bay of Gouvia to the south by a headland on which is found the village of Kontókali.
Corfu
- Type: Locality with 109,000 residents
- Also known as: “Dimos Corfu”
- Location: Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
39.641° or 39° 38′ 28″ northLongitude
19.8359° or 19° 50′ 9″ eastPopulation
109,000Elevation
65 metres (213 feet)Open location code
8FFXJRRP+99GeoNames ID
8133855
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In Other Languages
“Corfu” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Κέρκυρα”
- Greek: “Κέρκυρας”
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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