Palace of St. Michael and St. George, Corfu

Name: Palace of St. Michael and St. George
Address: Corfu, Greece

#12 among attractions in Corfu

Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture

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Palace of St. Michael and St. George, Corfu

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The Palace of St. Michael and St. George is a palace in Corfu City on the island of Corfu, Greece. Commissioned by Sir Thomas Maitland, it originally served as the residence of the British Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands. It was built between 1819 and 1824, to a neoclassical design of Colonel George Whitmore. ()

Local name: Ανάκτορο των Αγίων Μιχαήλ και Γεωργίου Completed: 1824 (200 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 39°37'31"N, 19°55'30"E

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Palace of St. Michael and St. George – 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.

~1420 ftSE
Ruins, Military base
Old Fortress, Corfu Town
7 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...
0.5 miS
Archaeological museum with local objects
Archaeological Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
13 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...
0.7 miSW
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.
~710 ftW
Museum
Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Corfu
4 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.
~650 ftW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Saint Spyridon Church, Corfu Town
4 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.
~920 ftSW
Church
Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher, Corfu
5 min walk • Cathedral of Saint Jacob and Saint Christopher is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Corfu, Zakynthos and Cephalonia.
~1320 ftS
Memorial
Maitland Monument, Corfu
7 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.
~190 ftN
Asian art museum in a former palace
Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, Corfu Town
1 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.
~840 ftS
Square
Spianada Square, Corfu Town
5 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.
~1390 ftSW
Exhibits dedicated to Serbian soldiers
Serbian Museum of Corfu, Corfu Town
7 min walk • The Serbian Museum of Corfu is a museum in Corfu, Greece.
~660 ftSW
Museum
Philharmonic Society of Corfu, Corfu Town
4 min walk • The Philharmonic Society of Corfu, or Old Philharmonic -to be distinguished from the other 17 bands on the island-, is a widely known community music band in Corfu, Greece. When it was founded in 1840, its initial scope was to become the first Greek music academy organised on European prototypes.

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Nearby attractions include Museum of Asian Art of Corfu, Corfu Town (1 min walk), Saint Spyridon Church, Corfu Town (4 min walk), Philharmonic Society of Corfu, Corfu Town (4 min walk), Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Corfu (4 min walk).