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I'm currently planning a trip to the beautiful island of Corfu and I'm keen on visiting some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites that are located there. Being a bit of a history buff, I believe that exploring these sites can give me a deeper understanding of the island's cultural heritage and historical significance.

Could anyone here share more information about the UNESCO site on Corfu? Is there only one? The Corfu Old Town? What should I prioritize to see in Old Town?

Thanks!
 
I believe that it is the entire Old Town of Corfu that is the World Heritage Site. Rather than staying at an all-inclusive I would recommend staying in the Old Town and renting a car to explore the villages and beaches during the day. If you don’t want to rent a car, there is a good enough bus system to take you to the most popular spots, but you’ll always be able to see more on your own.

I will add an absolutely fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site that is possible to do as a day trip from Corfu - Butrint, Albania. The day I was there, they were actively excavating. They had just unearthed a statue of Minerva (Athena); perhaps so- called because it was most likely a Roman statue. It was all covered up in damp cloths to protect it from the air!

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/570/#:~:text=Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint

It is an amazing site and the visit to Saranda, Albania introduces you to a very special country that is fast-developing its own tourism - with the same beautiful mountains, beaches and friendly people as Greece.
 
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Deborah said:
I believe that it is the entire Old Town of Corfu that is the World Heritage Site. Rather than staying at an all-inclusive I would recommend staying in the Old Town and renting a car to explore the villages and beaches during the day. If you don’t want to rent a car, there is a good enough bus system to take you to the most popular spots, but you’ll always be able to see more on your own.

I will add an absolutely fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site that is possible to do as a day trip from Corfu - Butrint, Albania. The day I was there, they were actively excavating. They had just unearthed a statue of Minerva (Athena); perhaps so- called because it was most likely a Roman statue. It was all covered up in damp cloths to protect it from the air!

https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/570/#:~:text=Inhabited since prehistoric times, Butrint

It is an amazing site and the visit to Saranda, Albania introduces you to a very special country that is fast-developing its own tourism - with the same beautiful mountains, beaches and friendly people as Greece.
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This is some great information! I have yet to visit Corfu, but I am going to save this for when I do. Super helpful. And thank you for sharing the info about the tour you took!
 
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