The Old Fortress is a Venetian fortress on the cape near Corfu Town located on the island of Corfu of the same name. Originally, the ancient town of Corfu was also located on this cape and was created during Byzantine rule.
The Venetians made some changes to the fortress and built the moat and the walkway. This turned the cape into an artificial island. The fortress successfully repelled 3 Ottoman attacks.
Today you can still see the remains of the old fort. The white building is the Greek music lab which belongs to the Ionian University. The highest point is the Castel a terra, where ammunition used to be stored.
The contrast of the old fortress with the modern marina really attracted me. Add to that the blue sea and the swimmers and the picture was complete for me.
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Germany
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