Palace of St. Michael and St. George, Neoclassical palace in Corfu, Greece.
The Palace of St. Michael and St. George displays neoclassical architecture with Maltese limestone facades, symmetrical layouts, classical columns, and decorative sculptural elements created by local and international craftsmen.
Built between 1818 and 1824 by British architect George Whitmore, the palace served as the official residence for British High Commissioners during the Ionian Islands' period under British protection from 1815 to 1864.
Since 1927, the palace has housed the Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, featuring over 10,000 artifacts including textiles, sculptures, and paintings that represent various Asian cultural traditions and artistic expressions.
Visitors can explore the palace's grand staircase, rotunda, Throne Room with royal portraits, and surrounding gardens that offer views over Vido Island and Corfu harbor while enjoying the Art Café exhibitions.
The palace originally served as the headquarters for the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, a British chivalric order founded in 1818, until the Ionian Islands' union with Greece.
Location: Municipality of Central Corfu and Diapontia Islands
Inception: 1824
Architects: George Whitmore
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 39.62575,19.92469
Latest update: July 24, 2025 08:59
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