Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu

The neoclassical Saint George's church with its striking white marble pillars was built in 1840  as an Anglican church for British soldiers who were stationed at the Old Fortress.

When Corfu was ceded to Greece in 1864, Saint Gorges (Agios Giorgio) became Greek Orthodox. It  was heavily damaged by German air raids in 1943. However by 2008 it was restored to its Georgian neo-classical design with a marble facade that resembles a Doric Temple.  If you're feeling peckish look out for the signs to the Yacht Club which will lead you down to a pretty little port with a beach, where there is a very good little restaurant on the water's edge, serving inventive food at reasonable prices. There is no need to be a member. You can also swim in the crystal clear water on an adjoining beach.

Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu
Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu
Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu
Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu
Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu
Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu
Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu
Saint George's Church, The Old Fortress, Corfu

Opening Hours

Monday:
08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 20:00
Friday:
08:00 - 20:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 20:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 20:00
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