Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, Corfu Town

Name: Museum of Asian Art of Corfu
Address: Palaia Anaktora, Corfu Town, 49100, Greece
Telephone: +30 2661 030443

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Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, Corfu Town

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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. ()

Local name: Σινοϊαπωνικό Μουσείο Κέρκυρας Coordinates: 39°37'33"N, 19°55'29"E

Address

Palaia AnaktoraCorfu Town 49100 Greece

Contact

+30 2661 030443

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Day trips

Museum of Asian Art of Corfu – 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.

~1560 ftSE
Ruins, Military base
Old Fortress, Corfu Town
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Archaeological museum with local objects
Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
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0.7 miSW
Cemetery, Ancient Greek architecture
Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town
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~740 ftSW
Museum
Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Corfu
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~640 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Saint Spyridon Church, Corfu Town
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~1010 ftSW
Church
Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher, Corfu
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~1500 ftS
Memorial
Maitland Monument, Corfu
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~1020 ftS
Square
Spianada Square, Corfu Town
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~1520 ftSW
Exhibits dedicated to Serbian soldiers
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Museum
Philharmonic Society of Corfu, Corfu Town
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~190 ftS
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Palace of St. Michael and St. George, Corfu
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Asian Art of Corfu open?

Museum of Asian Art of Corfu is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Asian Art of Corfu?

Nearby attractions include Palace of St. Michael and St. George, Corfu (1 min walk), Saint Spyridon Church, Corfu Town (4 min walk), Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Corfu (4 min walk), Philharmonic Society of Corfu, Corfu Town (4 min walk).