The sightseeing on the island is better to start from the Old Town in Kerkira, the capital of Corfu. You can walk down the small medieval streets, which haven’t changed much since the rule of the Italians here, and enjoy a unique atmosphere of the Unesco World Heritage Site. The development is quite chaotic, but don’t worry – if you walk one direction, you’ll anyway find a historical and cultural monument, that is located close to city blocks. For example, an Old Fortress, the construction of which began in the 6th century by Byzantines and was improved by Venetians. It was disarmed only in the 19th century.
You will never fully immerse in the unique atmosphere of Corfu unless you try the traditional local cuisine. If you want to enjoy a real Greek charm, you should definitely have a meal in one … 
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In order to spent time on Corfu with maximum comfort and without any conflicts with the locals, tourists should consider some peculiarities of Greek mentality. As in the most Mediterranean … Open
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Near the church of St. Spiridon, there is a church of St. John Predtecha. The building was constructed in the 15th century and the remains of St. Arseniy and St. John Damascene are held inside. The oldest church on the island is also located in Kerkira. It is the Temple of sacred Apostles Jason and Sosipater, who were the first to bring Orthodoxy on Corfu. It was built in the 12th century by Byzantines and was perfectly kept. Byzantine Museum of Antivouniotissa on Arseniu Street in Kerkira should also be mentioned. It is located in the former church of the Holy Mother of God Antivouniotissa, built in the 15th century. After the restoration, the cult building was decided to become a museum. Now it has a big exhibit of orthodox icons and elements of the church apparel.
There are a lot of opportunities to vary leisure activities on Corfu and not just spend time swimming. If you like diving, here, in the northern part of the island, you can be trained and … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Corfu island and surroundings
Iconic cultural sights of Greece
In Thessaloniki, it's worth to look into the archaeological museum, which houses pre-historic artifacts and a large number of antiquities, including the golden head and the shield of the Medusa Gorgona. The museum dedicated to ancient Greek, Byzantine and post-Byzantine musical instruments has 200 different items that have been used for the last 4 thousand years. In the museum of Byzantine art, tourists can recreate a complete picture of the great state. Numerous Thessalonikan monuments of early Christian and Byzantine history are in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Arc de Triomphe of Galerius, the Basilica of Saint Dimitrios of the 3rd century, and the Church of Saint Sophia of the 7th century are among them. There is an acropolis in Thessaloniki with the remains of the ancient Greek temples.
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