Achillion Palace (Sissi's Palace)

*Τhe Imperial Gardens of the Achilleion Palace are open to visitors from 31/7/2023 – 31/10/2023, from 08:00 – 20:00 daily.

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The Achilleion Palace can be found in the Village of Gastouri, 10 km’s south west of the town of Corfu.

When you take the National Road Corfu-Achillion and continue up to the area of ​​Ponti, after the left turn, you follow the serpentine road uphill, while the beauty of ​​this part of the island unfolds before your eyes, with olive groves and rich flora.

History

The stunning appearance of this stately palace takes the visitor back in history to when the palace was inhabited by two great figures from European history whose only common bond was their adoration for Corfu, Greece and its culture, Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known as ‘Sissi’) and Kaiser William II of Germany.

Even before a visitor has entered the palace of Achilleion , they will feel the greatness endowed by looking at the even the first statues that inhabit the outer areas, all inspired by ancient Greek mythology.