Nov 17, 2015

Ionian Islands under the Venetian Rule


Nov 17, 2015


When one first visits Corfu he (or she) is immediately reminded of Italy and Venice. How couldn't he, since for a period of over 400 years (1386 - 1797) Corfu, as part of the “Eptanisa” complex, belonged to the “Republic of Venice”, thus reflecting this influence in all aspects of life. The Old Towns of many of these islands, like Corfu, one of the World Heritage Sites in Greece, were built during this period, housing many of the ruling Venetian nobility who chose to settle on the islands. Unfortunately consequent earthquakes heavily damaged most of the old Venetian buildings, leaving only ruins behind them, with the exception of Corfu.