Ionian University, Corfu

Name: Ionian University
Address: Corfu, Greece

#23 among attractions in Corfu

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The Ionian University is a university located in the Ionian Islands, Greece. It is one of the newest institutions of Higher Education in Greece, created in 1984 pursuant to presidential order 83/84 ΦΕΚ 31 Α/20-3-84, along with the University of the Aegean and the University of Thessaly. In 2018 TEI of Ionian islands merged into the Ionian University. ()

Local name: Ιόνιο Πανεπιστήμιο Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 39°37'14"N, 19°54'56"E

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Corfu Greece

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Ionian University – 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.

0.8 miE
Ruins, Military base
Old Fortress, Corfu Town
20 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...
~1890 ftE
Archaeological museum with local objects
Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
10 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...
~1720 ftSE
Cemetery, Ancient Greek architecture
Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town
9 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.
0.5 miNE
Museum
Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Corfu
12 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.
1.1 miSE
Archeological museum in an 1800s villa
Mon Repos, Corfu Town
29 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.
0.5 miNE
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Saint Spyridon Church, Corfu Town
13 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.
0.4 miNE
Church
Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher, Corfu
11 min walk • Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.
0.5 miE
Memorial
Maitland Monument, Corfu
13 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.
0.6 miNE
Asian art museum in a former palace
Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, Corfu Town
16 min walk • The Museum of Asian Art of Corfu is a museum in the Palace of St. Michael and St. George in Corfu, Greece. The only museum in Greece dedicated to the art of Asia, it has collections of Chinese art, Japanese art, Indian art and others.
0.5 miE
Square
Spianada Square, Corfu Town
14 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.
~1930 ftE
Exhibits dedicated to Serbian soldiers
Serbian Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
10 min walk • The Serbian Museum of Corfu is a museum in Corfu, Greece.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ionian University?

Nearby attractions include New Fortress, Corfu (7 min walk), Old Fortress, Corfu (8 min walk), Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town (9 min walk), New Fortress, Corfu Town (9 min walk).

How to get to Ionian University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ionian University:

Ferry

Corfu (28 min walk)