Pontikonisi, Corfu Town

Name: Pontikonisi
Address: Corfu Town, Greece

#12 among attractions in Corfu Town

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Pontikonisi is a Greek islet near the island of Corfu. Its prominent feature is a Byzantine chapel of Pantokrator, dating from the 11th or 12th century. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.47 acres (0.0039 mi²)Coordinates: 39°35'13"N, 19°55'4"E

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Corfu Town Greece

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Pontikonisi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Old Fortress, Achilleion, Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Tomb of Menecrates.

2.6 miN
Ruins, Military base
Old Fortress, Corfu Town
67 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...
1.8 miSW
1800s palace with museum and gardens
Achilleion, Corfu Town
47 min walk • Nestled in the lush greenery of Corfu Town, Greece, the Achilleion Palace stands as a testament to the island's rich history and cultural heritage. This impressive palace, located in the village of Gastouri, was built in the late 19th century for Empress Elisabeth of...
2.2 miN
Archaeological museum with local objects
Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
57 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...
2.1 miN
Cemetery, Ancient Greek architecture
Tomb of Menecrates, Corfu Town
53 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.
2.6 miN
Museum
Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Corfu
67 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.
1.4 miN
Archeological museum in an 1800s villa
Mon Repos, Corfu Town
36 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.
1.1 miNE
Temple
Kardaki Temple, Corfu Town
28 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.
2.5 miN
Church
Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher, Corfu
65 min walk • Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.
2.4 miN
Memorial
Maitland Monument, Corfu
62 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.
2.5 miN
Square
Spianada Square, Corfu Town
65 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.
2.4 miN
Exhibits dedicated to Serbian soldiers
Serbian Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
63 min walk • The Serbian Museum of Corfu is a museum in Corfu, Greece.