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I am thinking of moving my family to Corfu for when I retire. It's one of the possibilities, anyway. I thought it would be a good idea to visit next year, though, before I commit to anything. I really want to get a new overview of the island and its culture. Do you guys have any suggestions about what I should see and do?
 
These are the must-see landmarks:
1. Church of St. Spyridon, Patron of the island with his incorruptible body
2. Museum of Asian Art (unique!)
3. Museum of Antivouniotissa (excellent post-Byzantine artworks!) https://www.antivouniotissamuseum.gr/en
4. The Old Fortress
5. The Orthodox Metropolitan Church of Panagia Spilaiotissa, St. Blaise and St. Theodora, the Byzantine Empress who restored the veneration of the holy icons in 843 and whose incorruptible body is kept in the interior
6. The Roman Catholic Duomo
7. The Archaeological Museum
8. The Achillion Palace
 
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Athanasios Koukopoulos said:
These are the must-see landmarks:
1. Church of St. Spyridon, Patron of the island with his incorruptible body
2. Museum of Asian Art (unique!)
3. Museum of Antivouniotissa (excellent post-Byzantine artworks!) https://www.antivouniotissamuseum.gr/en
4. The Old Fortress
5. The Orthodox Metropolitan Church of Panagia Spilaiotissa, St. Blaise and St. Theodora, the Byzantine Empress who restored the veneration of the holy icons in 843 and whose incorruptible body is kept in the interior
6. The Roman Catholic Duomo
7. The Archaeological Museum
8. The Achillion Palace
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This is an excellent list! Thank you for posting it. I might also be visiting Corfu soon so this list will come in handy. I love visiting Archaeological Museums in Greece. They each have their own qualities and are great places to learn. I like to stop in when I find them. :)
 
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Athanasios Koukopoulos said:
These are the must-see landmarks:
1. Church of St. Spyridon, Patron of the island with his incorruptible body
2. Museum of Asian Art (unique!)
3. Museum of Antivouniotissa (excellent post-Byzantine artworks!) https://www.antivouniotissamuseum.gr/en
4. The Old Fortress
5. The Orthodox Metropolitan Church of Panagia Spilaiotissa, St. Blaise and St. Theodora, the Byzantine Empress who restored the veneration of the holy icons in 843 and whose incorruptible body is kept in the interior
6. The Roman Catholic Duomo
7. The Archaeological Museum
8. The Achillion Palace
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Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions! I can't wait to visit some of these places.
 
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