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DSC - About Corfu
The temperate island of Corfu is the frontier of the Greek world
and a crossroads of Mediterranean culture and politics. For five
formative years (1935-39), Lawrence Durrell and Gerald Durrell
lived here, calling it 'paradise' and 'home.'
With its massive twin Venetian fortresses, stately Esplanade,
Parisian Rue de Rivoli, its scores of churches, its mediaeval
streets and imposing Venetian architecture, Corfu Town is the
focus of an island of villages, where traditional local customs
continue to thrive against a backdrop of mountains, olive groves,
and the blueness of the Ionian Sea. Above all, Corfu has an
atmosphere that personifies Lawrence Durrell's evocative
statement: Greece offers you the discovery of yourself.
The classroom and the community both offer valuable
experiences, and the DSC encourages all students
to explore the landscape, sites, and history of
Corfu. Less formal excursions include walking tours
of the city, focussing on its colonial architecture
and cultural sites. Trips to Kalami, Paleocastritsa,
and other locations on the island form an integral
part fo the DSC programme. The museums of Corfu Town
are rich in materials, ranging from Corfiot antiquities,
Byzantine artworks, and Indian and Asian artifacts.
CORFU IS BEAUTIFUL, AFFORDABLE AND SAFE!!
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Corfu Town and Sites on Corfu
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Modern Corfu sits near the border of Greece and Albania, and it
is easily connected to both the Greek and Italian mainlands by
ferry. Kerkira (Corfu) is also known as the 'garden isle,' due to
its flower-filled garden and natural beauty.
Corfu's main city is Corfu Town (Kerkira as well) and sits
on the East coast of the island, facing toward Greece and
Albania.
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Other sites include Paleocastritsa on the West coast of the island and
the nearby Angelokastro (13th century Byzantine fortress). The Achilleon
mansion lies south of Corfu Town near Perama and boasts lovely gardens
and the Dying Achilles.
Corfu Town, Town Hall Square
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The Dying Achilles
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contact: durrells@otenet.gr
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