Temple of Artemis, Corfu Town

Name: Temple of Artemis
Address: Corfu Town, Greece

#15 among attractions in Corfu Town

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The Temple of Artemis is an Archaic Greek temple in Corfu, Greece, built in around 580 BC in the ancient city of Korkyra, now called Corfu. It is found on the property of the Saint Theodore monastery, which is located in the suburb of Garitsa. The temple was dedicated to Artemis. It is known as the first Doric temple exclusively built with stone. It is also considered the first building to have incorporated all of the elements of the Doric architectural style. Very few Greek temple reliefs from the Archaic period have survived, and the large fragments of the group from the pediment are the earliest significant survivals. It was excavated from 1911 onwards. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Ancient Greek architectureCoordinates: 39°36'27"N, 19°55'4"E

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Temple of Artemis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Fortress, Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Tomb of Menecrates, Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank.

1.3 miNE
Ruins, Military base
Old Fortress, Corfu Town
33 min walk • Standing proudly at the edge of Corfu Town, the Old Fortress is a testament to the island's rich history and strategic importance in the Mediterranean. This imposing structure, dating back to the Byzantine period, has been a guardian of the city for centuries, with its...
0.8 miN
Archaeological museum with local objects
Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Corfu Town, Greece, the Archaeological Museum of Corfu offers a captivating glimpse into the island's rich history and cultural heritage. This museum is an essential stop for any tourist interested in delving into the ancient past of this...
0.6 miN
Cemetery, Ancient Greek architecture
Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town
17 min walk • The Tomb of Menecrates is an ancient landmark located in the picturesque city of Corfu Town, Greece. This notable archaeological site holds the remnants of a once-grand monument dedicated to Menecrates, a prominent figure and navigator from the 6th century BCE.
1.2 miN
Museum
Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Corfu
31 min walk • The Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank is a museum located in Corfu, Greece. It exhibits an almost complete collection of the Greek currencies from 1822 to present, about 2000 items.
0.4 miE
Archeological museum in an 1800s villa
Mon Repos, Corfu Town
12 min walk • Mon Repos is a villa on the island of Corfu, Greece. It lies south of Corfu City in the forest of Palaeopolis. Since 2001, it has housed the Museum of Palaiopolis—Mon Repos.
1.2 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Saint Spyridon Church, Corfu Town
32 min walk • Saint Spyridon Church is a Greek Orthodox church located in Corfu, Greece. It was built in the 1580s. It houses the relics of Saint Spyridon and it is located in the old town of Corfu. It is a single-nave basilica and its bell tower is the highest in the Ionian Islands. It is the most famous church in Corfu.
0.6 miSE
Temple
Kardaki Temple, Corfu Town
16 min walk • Kardaki Temple is an Archaic Doric temple in Corfu, Greece, built around 500 BC in the ancient city of Korkyra, in what is known today as the location Kardaki in the hill of Analipsi in Corfu. The temple features several architectural peculiarities that point to a Doric origin.
1.1 miN
Church
Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher, Corfu
30 min walk • Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.
1 miN
Memorial
Maitland Monument, Corfu
27 min walk • The Maitland Monument, also known as the Maitland Rotunda or the Peristyle of Maitland, is a neoclassical monument located at the end of Spianada Square in Corfu. It was built in 1821 to honour Sir Thomas Maitland, a British military officer who was the last Civil Commissioner and first Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands.
1.1 miN
Square
Spianada Square, Corfu Town
29 min walk • The Spianada is a large square in the city of Corfu, Greece. It is the largest square in Greece and is located in front of the Old Fortress of the city of Corfu.
1 miN
Exhibits dedicated to Serbian soldiers
Serbian Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
27 min walk • The Serbian Museum of Corfu is a museum in Corfu, Greece.

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Nearby attractions include Mon Repos, Corfu Town (12 min walk), Kardaki Temple, Corfu Town (16 min walk), Old Fortress, Corfu (17 min walk), Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town (17 min walk).