New Fortress Corfu Greece

New Fortress

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The New Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress built on the hill of St. Mark in Corfu in stages. The original architect of the fort was the military …

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Dec 19, 2024
The old stone lighthouse sits on the highest part of the island peninsula of the Old Fort, looking out over the Gulf of Kerkyra to the North and the Bay of Garitsa to the South. The lighthouse was bu… Full review by CPaM68
Jun 30, 2024
We went here on Tuesday and sadly it was closed. However the view from the outside are amazing. This is such a huge castle that you can imagine just how many people and how long it took to build. Full review by Thargon
Jun 26, 2024
After visiting the Old Fort, it's time to visit the New Fort but do so in the afternoon light. Why afternoon light: in my opinion, it offers the best light to show off the beauty of Corfu Town. But … Full review by MayLehmannNYC
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The first Ottoman siege of Corfu ended in 1537. The Ottomans did not succeed, but the siege revealed the urgent need to expand fortificatio…
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The New Fortress of Corfu is a Venetian fortress built on the hill of St. Mark in Corfu. The current buildings which exist within the fortres…
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Owner:Greece Greek Ministry of Culture
Construction completed:1572–post 1728

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Does this place ever open? I have travelled from the UK three times to look at it and each time it has been unexpectedly …
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Does this place ever open? I have travelled from the UK three times to look at it and each time it has been unexpectedly closed. It contrasts strongly with all the other Greek fortresses I have visited (over thirty this year) in being shut far more often than open!
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I was there in April this year and it was shut.
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Answer by Anna K · Sep 23, 2019
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What is the opening hours of the new fortress in June? Can I walk to the top in late afternoon?
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Seems to be from 9:00AM to 2:00PM :/
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I have read conflicting information about the entrance to the new fortress - some say it is near the Spilia Gate, some say …
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I have read conflicting information about the entrance to the new fortress - some say it is near the Spilia Gate, some say along a cobbled path near to the old port, and some say near the modern market - please can someone confirm which is the correct or best way to enter this fortress? Many thanks, in anticipation!
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Yes, we followed the route from the large fountain on the seafront by the old port. It's actually very easy. The only awkward bit is that you don't pay till you get to the top so …
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Yes, we followed the route from the large fountain on the seafront by the old port. It's actually very easy. The only awkward bit is that you don't pay till you get to the top so you feel like you shouldn't be there at first. Don't worry - just keep going up!
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