Alright, final attraction before we headed back to town to our cruise. This is a palace turned museum and located at Corfu coast and renowned for its classical architectural features.
This was built in 1890 by an Empress of Austria, Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi. The palace was designed based on the mythical warrior Achilles as the theme. Achilles can be seen in most paintings throughout the palace, and two sculptors on the rooftop garden.
The palace has been playing different roll from then till now. It has become a summer retreat residence after the death of the Empress, as a military hospital for French and Serbian troops during World War I, military headquarters in World War II, converted into a casino and museum in 1962, and in present day it serves as a full time museum. James Bond (For Your Eyes Only) even has a casino scene being filmed at Achillion Palace in 1981.
Check out the rest of the photos below. Happy viewing!!!
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| From this scene, you may predict there's a number of tourist in the palace |
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| We checked out the nearby stalls before entering |
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| Petros' cab |
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At the main entrance
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| Grand hall |
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| Spectacular wall paintings, Achilles sculpture (right) |
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| The pastel green wall is very eye-pleasing |
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| Right: The large wall mural showing the victorious Achilles dragging Hector's body |
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| Right: My personal opinion, this hall might serve well as a fine dining restaurant |
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| Stained sculptures |
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| Exterior of the rooftop garden |
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| Achilles stands guard, and gazes towards north of Corfu city |
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| Right: The famous sculpture of "Dying Achilles" |
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| This statue strikes a nice pose |
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| Tour's finished |
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| Greek typography is interesting |
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