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Overview for Achilleion

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Achilleion the Enduring

Written by Spiros Laskaris on Tuesday January 14, 2025
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Ten kilometres southwest of the city of Corfu, in the village of Gastouri. lies Achilleion Palace. Elizabeth's summer palace is one of Corfu's most important historical monuments. After many years of reconstruction and renovation the palace has regained its former glory.

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Apr14

Achilleion Palace

Written by Gina A. on Friday February 17, 2017
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Elisabeth von Wiltelsbach, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary commissioned Achilleion in 1890, her palace in Corfu which she used as her summer haven after her son passed away. The construction was finished in 1892. The palace is set ...

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