Venetian Prisons
The Venetian Prisons are old prison cells located within the Old Fortress of Corfu, a defensive structure built by the Venetians centuries ago. The cells feature thick stone walls, small windows, and narrow passages that convey the confined conditions prisoners once experienced.
The fortress was founded by the Venetians in the 14th century and later used by the French and British. The prisons developed as part of this defensive complex and served as a holding facility for prisoners throughout different periods of rule.
The prisons form part of the fortress and reflect how the Venetians organized defense and control on the island. The narrow, confined spaces today offer a glimpse into the rigid military order that governed life within these walls.
The site is accessible on foot and can be explored independently or via guided tours. Narrow passages and steep stairs require appropriate footwear and careful navigation through the spaces.
An underground tunnel connects the fortress to the nearby cape of Kavosidero and was once used to move troops and supplies safely away from enemy sight. This hidden passage reveals an engineering solution from the fortress's military past.
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