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Clockwise from top: The Old Venetian Fortress and the Old Town of Corfu, as seen from the New Fortress, Venetian bell tower of Corfu, The Natura 2000-protected seaside from Kanoni to Mesoggi, Church of the Virgin Mary Mandrakina, Panoramic view of the city of Corfu, Palace of St. Michael and St. George, A characteristic street of Corfu.
Old Fortress in the 16th century from a print at the British Museum. The protective wall of the marina is visible in front of the castle. The marina is still in use to this day. The Old Fortress of Corfu (Greek: Παλαιό Φρούριο, Venetian: Fortezza Vecchia) is a Venetian fortress in the city of Corfu.
The Spianada (Greek: Σπιανάδα, pronounced [spi.aˈna.ða], "esplanade") is a large square in the city of Corfu, Greece. It is the largest square in Greece and is located in front of the Old Fortress of the city of Corfu. The Spianada is divided into two sections: the Upper Square (Pano Plateia) and the Lower Square (Kato Plateia).
Old Corfu town as seen from the sea. Corfu's urban architecture influence derives from Venice, reflecting the fact that from 1386 to 1797 the island was ruled by the Venetians. The architecture of the Old Town of Corfu along with its narrow streets, the kantounia, has clear Venetian influence and is amongst the World Heritage Sites in Greece.
Old Town of Corfu: Ionian Islands: 2007 978; iv (cultural) The roots of the Old Town of Corfu, on the eponymous island, date back to the 8th century BCE. Located at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea, the town was important in view of the defence of the maritime interests of the Republic of Venice against the Ottoman Empire. The Venetian ...
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Old Town is a neighborhood and historic district in Near North Side and Lincoln Park, Chicago, Illinois, [2] [3] home to many of Chicago's older, Victorian-era buildings, including St. Michael's Church, one of seven buildings to survive the Great Chicago Fire.
The old cathedral was located in the Old Fortress of Corfu city and was dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul. This church was one of the oldest monuments of the Old Fortress and originally served as an Orthodox cathedral. From the 13th to the 17th century it became the Catholic cathedral. Originally the church was a three-aisled basilica.