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The Old Fort

Corfu, Greece

August 12th 2012
Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian Islands. The island's has seen its share of unrest over the centuries. The legacy of these struggles is visible in the form of castles in strategic locations across the island. Two of these castles enclose its capital, which is the only city in Greece to be surrounded in such a way. As a result, Corfu's capital has been officially declared "cast ... read more
Europe » Greece

Greek Flag Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more
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