Greece: Corfu Island and its historical heritage

Resorts, an incredible history and indescribable beauty - all this is hidden in the country of Greece. The island of Korf is part of a huge archipelago belonging to this power, and at the same time it is considered a place where the traditions of the leading countries of Europe intermixed. That reason was also history, and geopolitics, and even the local people themselves, who never really considered themselves purebred Greeks. About why it's worth to visit this mysterious place, what wonders there are waiting for any tourist - read this article.

The famous island of Corfu is located "at the entrance" to the Adriatic Sea, which is why for a long time it has been the cause of endless disputes between the countries that have access to these waters. The original masters on these lands were the Greeks, but after they were pushed by the Romans, followed by other Italian ethnic groups. In the Middle Ages, both the French and the English dominated. During the Second World War, the power was taken by the Germans, and it was only in peacetime that Greece began to own this region. The island of Korfa, thus, was able to reunite the traditions and beliefs of all those peoples that once reigned here, and in particular to be imbued with Italian culture. Getting here, every tourist is almost immediately convinced that this is far from Greece.

The island of Korfa - a few small towns, the streets are so narrow that they miss, perhaps, only two people. This region is built up typically by Italian houses and temples, here towering palaces with massive columns, similar to those that were mainly erected in Italy. There is another aspect to which the state of Greece "closes its eyes" . Corfu "speaks" in a very specific dialect, in which two fundamentally different languages are mixed - Greek and Italian. Even people living on the mainland, coming here, can not thoroughly understand what the islanders are talking to them about.

The charm of these lands is that it is not Italy yet, but not Greece. The island of Corfu, on which rest are paradise beaches, endless excursions, and sightseeing of local attractions, has a stretch of only 65 kilometers. But, despite this, you can enjoy its expanses infinitely, discovering more and more horizons. Here two Venetian fortresses were built - the Old and the New, in the capital Kerkyra is the imperial palace erected in honor of Elizabeth of Austria. There are also buildings of ancient Byzantines, which for a short time also dominated these lands.

Coming here, everyone begins to understand that it is not as simple as it seems at first glance Greece. The island of Corfu (prices for rest, by the way, here are quite democratic, and in the travel agency you will be offered various options, from bungalows and ending with the most comfortable hotels) is also famous for its cozy restaurants, which are located mainly near the sea. This is an ideal place for honeymoon, as well as for relaxation with kids. It is desirable to plan a trip with children on an "all inclusive" system. Having been here, then for a long time you recall the atmosphere left by the ancient ancestors of these places - Hellenes and Romans.