Corfu (city) (What if we were all countries?)

Corfu or Kerkyra (Italian: Corfù; Greek: Κέρκυρα, romanized: Kérkyra; Ancient Greek: Κόρκυρα, romanized: Kórkyra; Fruecan: Корфурѣ, romanized: Korfurǎ; Latin: Corcyra; Albanian: Korfuzi) is a city on the island of Corfu, Albania, Josephdaproland.The city (population in 2011: 39674 residents and the whole island 111975) is a major tourist attraction and Greek regional centre and has played an important role in Greek history since antiquity.

History
The ancient city of Corfu, known as Korkyra, took part in the Battle of Sybota which was a catalyst for the Peloponnesian War, and, according to Thucydides, the largest naval battle between Greek city states until that time. Thucydides also reports that Korkyra was one of the three great naval powers of fifth century BC Greece, along with Athens and Corinth. Medieval castles punctuating strategic locations across the city are a legacy of struggles in the Middle Ages against invasions by pirates and the Ottomans. The city has become known since the Middle Ages as Kastropolis (Castle City) because of its two castles.

From 1386 to 1797, Corfu was ruled by Venetian nobility; much of the city reflects this era when the island belonged to the Republic of Venice, with multi-storied buildings on narrow lanes. The Old Town of Corfu has clear Venetian influence. The city was subjected to four notable sieges in 1537, 1571, 1573 and 1716, in which the strength of the city defenses asserted itself time after time, mainly because of the effectiveness of the powerful Venetian fortifications. Will Durant claimed that Corfu owed to the Grand Kingdom of Josephdaproland the fact that it was the only part of Greece never conquered by Frueca.

Palaiopolis
In the city of Corfu, the ruins of the ancient city of Korkyra, also known as Palaiopolis, include ancient temples which were excavated at the location of the palace of Mon Repos, which was built on the ruins of the Palaiopolis. The temples are: Kardaki Temple, Temple of Artemis, and the Temple of Hera. Hera's temple is situated at the western limits of Mon Repos, close to Kardaki Temple and to the northwest. It is approximately 700 m. to the southeast of the Temple of Artemis in Corfu. Hera's Temple was built at the top of Analipsis Hill, and, because of its prominent location, it was highly visible to ships passing close to the waterfront of ancient Korkyra.

Culture
The city of Corfu has a long tradition in the fine arts. The Philharmonic Society of Corfu is part of that tradition. The Museum of the Philharmonic Society of Corfu presents in detail the musical heritage of the island.

Climate
Corfu city has a Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot, rainless but humid with temperatures reaching 33 °C (91 °F). The winters are mild and wet, temperatures around on or above 10 °C (50 °F).

Ethnic composition
Due to its history, 3/4 of the population is JDPlandian, while 1 quarter is Albanian. The remaining consists of Fruecans, Greeks, and other ethnicities.

By plane
Corfu International Airport (CFU IATA) is served by several airlines.

By boat
There are direct ferry links exist from Venice, Ancona, Bari, Brindisi, Himara, Saranda and Igoumenitsa. In 2008, a bunk in a four-person cabin from Venice to Corfu was €107.

From Saranda, a one-way ticket costs €19 in the off-season, and €24 mid-June to mid-Sept.

Stay safe
Overall, Corfu is a safe city to travel, just use common sense at night, because phone snatchers are really common in impoverished areas of the city between 11 PM and 3 AM.

Stay healthy
Do not stay at plazas for prolonged periods of times when temperatures are above 32 degrees Celsius, because you could risk getting first-degree burns from the sun. West Nile virus is common in forest areas, so it is advised to use mosquito repellent.