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This is one of the most popular and modern resorts that attracts its guests by magnificent landscapes, high level of service and wide choice of entertainments that are able to fit any taste and budget. On summer you will always see here numerous tourists including many people coming from our country. If you look at this place from high above, its shape will remind you a sickle. In different periods of Corfu’s history the life and culture of this place have been changed due to influence of Britain, France, Greece, and Italy. That’s why this place features a tremendous contrast of cultures that can be seen simply everywhere – in architecture, culinary, art.
The old part of the city reminds old Venice. It was built in the 14th century, so here you can see rows of living houses decorated with red tiled roofs. Liston Street is the central street of this place. This street is a twin one to Rue de Rivoli in Paris. Here you will see the same arched gallery with numerous restaurants, bars and café. Visiting Archeology Museum will also become one of the most entertaining activities. Here you will be able to see Artemis Temple built in 590 BC as well as many other interesting findings. One more museum that is worth visiting, is devoted to Asian art.
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