Mon Repos Palace
The summer residence of the Greek kings of Mon Repos was built on the site of the once majestic ancient city of Corfu on the hill Analipsis.
His appearance Villa Mon Repos is obliged to Sir Frederick Adam - British general. In 1826, he ordered the construction of exquisite mansion off the coast of the Ionian Sea. It was a gift for his wife. Later, Mon Repos Palace, owned by the British royal family, was donated by Greece, and then he himself island of Corfu became part of it.
Therefore not surprising that the summer residence is made strictly in the architectural traditions of the colonial period, England. Mon Repos snow-white building surrounded by a beautiful park with centuries-old trees. In the park you can also see the remains of the ancient city.
Today at Mon Repos houses a museum that holds archaeological finds discovered during the excavation of ancient Corfu. Also here are collected treasures found at the bottom of the Ionian Sea.
Villa Mon Repos is located in the eponymous park - from its main entrance for about five minutes on foot. Kerkyra Corfu, the main town of Corfu, you can get to the park by bus number 2. Go to the island can be reached by boat, ferry or plane.
