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Museum of Palaiopolis - Mon Repos
Sight4.1 · 2 8613.6 · 744≈ 1 h 30 minEntry: ~10 €
An elegant neoclassical villa on the Kanoni peninsula south of Corfu Town, built in 1828–1831 by British High Commissioner Sir Frederick Adam. Later used as a summer retreat by the Greek royal family, it is famous as the 1921 birthplace of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Today it houses the Archaeological Museum of Palaiopolis, surrounded by a lush botanical park concealing ancient Greek temples.
Highlights
- Historic 1921 birthplace of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
- Graceful neoclassical villa from the British protectorate era
- Verdant coastal park enclosing the ruins of ancient Palaiopolis
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:30 – 15:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 08:30 – 15:30 |
| Thu | 08:30 – 15:30 |
| Fri | 08:30 – 15:30 |
| Sat | 08:30 – 15:30 |
| Sun | 08:30 – 15:30 |
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