- Around 10 kilometres away from Corfu town sits the Achilleion palace on the edge of the village, Gastouri.
- The "Achilleion" Museum, in the main palace, is decorated with ... It is one of the most prominent museums in Greece and the most important museum in Corfu.
- Triumph of Achilles in Corfu Achilleion. ... The Kaiser also attended performances at the Municipal Theatre of Corfu while vacationing at the Achilleion.
- Achilleion Palace Muses On top of a hill, 10 km southwest of Corfu island it is situated the village Gastouri and the amazing Achilleion Palace into the village.
- Achilleion is a palace built in Gastouri on the Island of Corfu for the Empress Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi, after a suggestion by the Austrian.
- The Achilleion on Corfu was commissioned by the Austrian Empress Elisabeth. The dream palace is all about Greek mythology and can be visited as a museum.
- - Meeting point: Corfu New Port Cruise terminal. - Duration: four hours. - Transportation by air-conditioned bus. Inclusions: - Entrance to Achilleion Palace.
- Achilleion's location provides a panoramic view of Corfu city to the north, and across the whole southern part of the island.
- The Achilleion in Corfu abounds with Classic Greek statues and paintings honoring Achilles. As you enter, there is a staircase with statues of Zeus and Hera.