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If you are booking Greek villa holidays to Corfu, then you should ensure that you spend at least a day exploring Corfu town - and in particular the Old Town district - as you are likely to find it a fascinating experience. One of the things that sets Corfu apart from the rest of Greece is that it was never occupied by the Ottoman Empire and as such, you will see different styles of architecture and buildings around Corfu town compared with anywhere else. The Venetians, French and British have all left their mark here, although the Venetians had the longest rule - some 400 years. As you wander around the Old Town district of the city - which is a Unesco World Heritage site - you will notice numerous neoclassical buildings which predominantly date from the Venetian period, although some were repaired by the British. There are two forts in this port town, with both being constructed again by the Venetians to provide defences for this valuable trading post. But these are far from being the only buildings of interest in Corfu Town. There are several palaces - one of which was constructed under British occupation and is now home to a museum. The Saint Michael and George Palace houses works of Asian art, originally bequeathed to the establishment by Gregorios Manos back in 1927. He donated 10,500 pieces to the display and since then, other private collectors have added their items to the artwork on show here. The Banknote Museum is also a place of interest among visitors, as it displays a near-complete collection of Greek coinage dating from 1822 to the present day. Another building that you should make time to see during your stay in Greek luxury villas is the cathedral, while the Church of St Spyridon is also worth a visit. Dedicated to the island's patron saint, you will find relics here relating to his life. While wandering around the city, you must not fail to visit the Spianada, a large plaza surrounded by examples of French architecture. Events such as music concerts and cricket games are often arranged to take place in this location, so you may find you have something interesting to watch too as you explore the city. Corfu town really does have something for everyone, so it is well worth taking the time to visit the city when you stay in Greek villas on the island. Sunvil offers an alternative to most travel operators by providing unique tailor made holidays to destinations all over the world. Sunvil always has a range of Greek villa holidays available, giving you the opportunity to take a truly relaxing break. Book Greek luxury villas and explore Corfu Town with Sunvil today!
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