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A TRIP ROUTE

Korfu - trasa wycieczki


INTERESTING STORIES

Korkyra is identified with the ancient island of Scheria, inhabited by the Phaeacians, ruled by King Alinous. Scheria was the final stage of Odysseus' 10-year return journey to his native Ithaca, which was described in Homer's Odessey. The goddess Athena used the king's daughter Nausicaa to help Odysseus when the sea waves washed him shipwrecked on the island. For this purpose, she sent Nausicaa a dream in which her friend she urged her to go to the river to wash her clothes. The next day, she and her servants actually went to the river and the girls washed their clothes, spread them on the grass to dry, and started playing football. The ball fell into the water and the girls' screams woke up the sleeping Odysseus. After talking to the stranger, Nausicaa helped him. She fed him, gave him clothes and invited him to the palace, where his father and mother organized a feast to entertain Odysseus. Moved by the story of his wandering and captivated by his beauty, she was ready to marry him, but Odysseus already had a wife and had to leave. Alcinouss gave him a ship to return home. The myth of Nausicaa was used by Sophocles in Greek theatre, Johann Wolfgang Goethe in literature, Peter Paul Rubens in painting, Jacek Kaczmarski in poetry and Hayao Miyazaki in animated films.

Nauzykaa i Odyseusz - obraz Michele Desubleo (1603 – 1676)


IT IS WORTH KNOWING

Polish senators, representatives of diplomacy and the army, as well as members of the uprising government of 1794 focused on emigration in Venice, became interested in the political situation prevailing in Greek lands at the end of the 18th century. The main area of Polish emigration was the Ionian Islands, which at that time became of interest to European powers - Russia, England and Austria. Gen. Jan Henryk Dąbrowski made plans to liberate Greece with the participation of Polish legions and create a new nation called Greco-Polish. In order to assess the situation in the archipelago, Lt. Col. Józef Chamand was delegated to Corfu. He came from a French family settled in Poland, but he felt like a Pole. He took part in the Polish-Russian war of 1792 in defense of the Constitution of May 3, where he obtained the rank of lieutenant, and during the Kościuszko Uprising in 1794 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel. After the partitions, he emigrated to Vienna, and in January 1797 he joined the Polish legions in Italy. His mission on the Ionian Islands did not bring the expected results, because under the French-Austrian treaty in Campo Formio in 1797, the Ionian Islands were awarded to France. (www.irjp.gov.pl)

Gen. Jan Henryk Dąbrowski wjeżdża do Rzymu - January Suchodolski (źródło:wikipedia.org)


Greece - Corfu

May 2024

View from Angelokastro castle

I had been planning a joint vacation with my son for a long time. The opportunity came in May, when Julek had a few days off from school. Destinations were somewhat limited due to the unstable situation in some regions and the associated risks. Ultimately, the choice fell on the Greek island of Corfu.

I took advantage of the all inclusive option and bought the trip at a renowned Itaka travel agency. The choice turned out to be a bull's-eye. The flight from Katowice was a bit of an inconvenience, but we somehow survived it and arrived safely. Julek was very happy because he had nice memories of his previous stay in Greece on the Chalkidiki peninsula. This time he wasn't disappointed either, and neither was I. So that the rest would not be monotonous, as usual, I organized trips to the most attractive places in the area. Although we didn't see everything I had planned, it was still not bad.


Julek is resting


Agnos beach, Albanian coast on the horizon The whole pool just for me Time for a snack A moment of relaxation Carpet of seaweed Wild coast Astrakeri Marina skipper Fishing nets Original logo Monkfish (the one on the right) See you at dinner Impression And everything is clear Path of Love Olive grove Guardian Roda, tavernas for tourists Natural sponges Souvenirs for tourists Roda Beach Astrakeri Beach Skipping stones Wild coast Astrakeri Cliff Sweet idleness Sweet idleness Time to get a little exercise Pure relaxation I'm about to show what I can do Perfect synchronization Artist A moment of cooling off Reliable breaststroke

Our hotel was located in the small village of Agnos in the north of the island. Although there were almost no attractions in its immediate vicinity, the facility itself provided a lot of opportunities to spend free time. The hotel grounds were vast and full of greenery. We relaxed in various ways, moving between the pools and the beach. Julek often swam and played basketball. And tasty meals eaten on the terrace overlooking the sea were a real feast for the spirit and body.


Corfu island


Canal d'Amour Souvenir photo Canal d'Amour artist Unusual rock formations Souvenir photo At the top headland Romantic beach Unusual rock formations Mountain landscape Bell tower of the small church in Krini village Angelokastro Castle in its full glory Main entrance to the fortress Bastion guarding the gate Castle chapel of Agia Kiriaki Cisterns for storing rainwater Panorama of the coast from the castle walls Citadel, Church of the Archangel Michael Marble slab from an early Christian church Rock-cut anthropomorphic tombs Stunning view Peacock fanning its tail feathers Rear view No one will resist me today Peacock's self-portrait Peacock feathers Palaiokastritsa Viewing terrace with a cannon Gate to the Monastery of Panagia Theotokos Bell tower Decorative portal Interior of the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary Iconostasis Royal Doors Peroulades cliffs Souvenir photo Lush vegetation Peroulades cliffs in all their glory Water drops hollow a stone Impressive rock formations Nostalgia Souvenir photo On the way Acanthus plant, its leaves are used in architecture as an ornament Roadside shrine Mount Pantokrator, gate bell tower Church of the Transfiguration from the 17th century A sudden change in weather at the summit is a frequent phenomenon Richly decorated interior of the church Sanctuary Jesus Christ Pantocrator Raven bringing bread to St. Paul of Thebes Wishing well, you can ask for better weather Panorama from the summit of Mount Pantokrator Souvenir photo Panorama from the summit of Mount Pantokrator Tired but happy

In Corfu, attractive historical and natural sites are located mainly in the central and northern part of the island. To see at least some of them, I rented a car and we went sightseeing. The weather was good, the sun was shining almost all the time, but it wasn't hot. We were most impressed by the Love Canal, the cliffs in Peroulades and the ruins of the medieval Angelokastro castle suspended on the top of a rocky hill.


Corfu city


Byzantine Old Fortress from the 12th century in all its glory Old Fortress, Porta Maggiore Venetian mortar from the mid-17th century Clock tower and Venetian well Mandraki Marina, with Vido Island in the background Fort Campana, lighthouse Sea Tower City panorama, with the New Fortress in the background Monument to Count Schulenburg, defender of the city against the Turks Spianada Square, gigantic cactus Promenade Panagia Mandrakina Church from the 18th century Liston Palace of St. Michael and St. George from the 19th century Souvenir photo Agiou Spyridonos old town street Bell tower and Church of St. Spyridon from the 16th century Interior of the church Queue of believers to the silver casket with the relics of the saint Picturesque alley Street scene Modest bell tower of the Church of St. Nicholas from the 16th century Iconostasis - Sovereign icons, St. Kerkyra Homely vibes Regular customer Spiliotissa Metropolitan Cathedral, Orthodox cathedral from the 16th century Venetian New Fortress from the turn of the 15th/16th century Porta Ottonata Lion of Saint Mark, a symbol of the Venetian Republic's rule On the way to the fortress Phantom Citadel of the fortress City panorama, with the Old Fortress in the background Ferry to Albania Souvenir photo Old town street Street scene Siesta A moment of respite The best means of transport The old city hall San Giacomo, architectural details A moment of reflection Church of St. James and St. Christopher Dimarchiou Square, street musicians Ancient Palaiopolis, ruins of Roman baths Remnants of an early Christian basilica Neoclassical Mon Repos Palace from the early 19th century Bas-relief on the wall of the Church of Christ the Saviour Kanoni Hill, Vlacherna and Pontikonisi islets Vlacherna Monastery from the 17th century Souvenir photo Votive offerings under the image of the Hodegetria Pontikonisi (Mouse Island), which according to myth is a ship from Odysseus's fleet turned to stone by Poseidon

Although many of Corfu's historic buildings were destroyed as a result of German bombing during World War II, its old town part was included on the Unesco list. The historical center between the Old and New Fort is a real tangle of narrow streets crowded with tourists seeking excitement. We simply got carried away by the crowd and still reached Liston, Agios Spyridon, Mitropolis and other attractive places.





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