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Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου

New Fortress of Corfu

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    June 30, 2025

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    (1/2) The New Fortress, an excellent example of a late Renaissance fortification, was built during Venetian rule (1576–1578) at the northwestern end of Corfu Town on the rocky hill of …
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    (2/2) Shortly after its construction, the fortress was reinforced with an angular fort called Scarpon.

    The New Fortress played an important role during the last Ottoman siege in 1716, during which military operations were concentrated on the western front of the city.

    Under British protection (1814–1864), several modifications were made to the fortress, as it was considered particularly important for the defense of the island. The most important was the construction of the imposing defensive barracks, which dominate the upper level of the fortress and were substantially redesigned at that time.
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    1. The Liston, Corfu Town – Old Town, Corfu loop from Kefaloumantouko

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