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Achilleion is a castle of the famous Austrian Empress Elisabeth, nicknamed Sisi. It is situated about 10 km southwest of the capital of the island Corfu , in Greece . Achilleion was built in neoclassical style in 1890 by the Italian architect Rafael Karita. The Empress Sisi used to relax here, because the local climate, as well as the Greek culture suited her very much.   more »

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Bintzan Inn Hotel, ***

0.5km, 7 Km Ethnikis Achilleiou, Gastouri, 49048

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Brentanos Apartments

0.5km, Kaiser Bridge Perama, Corfu, 490 84

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El Greco Hotel, **

0.7km, Benitses , Benitses , 49084

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Mareblue Aeolos Beach Resort, ***

0.8km, Main Street, Perama, 49100

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Hotel Kaiser Bridge, **

1.2km, Kaiser Bridge, Benitses (Corfu Island), 49084

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Andromaches Holiday Apartments, ***

1.3km, Benitses, Benitses, 49084

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Apostolos & Eleni Family Apartments

1.4km, Main Street of Perama, Perama, 49084

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Fouxia Apartments and Studios

1.4km, Perama , Perama, 49084

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Achilleion is situated on a beautiful place, from where you can see a large part of the coast of Corfu . The interior of Achilleion is mostly well-preserved, as well as the nearby gardens. After the Empress' assassination in 1898, Achilleion was bought by the German Emperor Wilhelm II. During the First World War, the castle was confiscated by the Greek government and converted into a hospital. Later it served as a casino, among others. Achilleion is accessible to public, except the upper floors..

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