The Achilleion Palace, Imperial palace in Gastouri, Corfu, Greece.
The palace features Pompeian-style architecture with columns, terraces, and gardens overlooking the Ionian Sea and the coastline of Corfu.
Empress Elisabeth of Austria commissioned the construction of the palace between 1890 and 1892 to Italian architect Raffaele Carito following her son Rudolf's death.
The statues and paintings inside the palace honor the mythological figure of Achilles, a Greek hero particularly admired by Empress Elisabeth.
Visitors can reach the palace using bus number 10 from San Rocco square in Corfu, with regular services throughout the day.
The palace served multiple purposes throughout its history, including time as a casino and a filming location for a James Bond movie.
Location: Achilleio
Website: https://achillion-corfu.gr
Address: Achilleio 490 84, Greece 490 84 Achilleio 490 84 Achilleio
Opening Hours: Lunes-Domingo 08:00-20:00
Phone: +302661056210
Website: https://achillion-corfu.gr
GPS coordinates: 39.56280,19.90429
Latest update: May 31, 2025 10:11
Corfu features numerous photo locations, from ancient fortresses to coastal landscapes. The Old Town displays Venetian architecture with arcades and narrow streets. Palaces like Achilleion and Mon Repos present gardens with statues. Along the coast, Canal d'Amour shows sandstone formations and Vlacherna Monastery sits on a small island. Mount Pantokrator provides views across the entire island. Beaches like Paleokastritsa offer clear waters and dense vegetation.
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Agios Gordios
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