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Achilleion Palace
39° 33.8′ N · 19° 54.2′ E
The neoclassical palace Empress Elisabeth ('Sisi') of Austria built at Gastouri in 1890, dedicated to Achilles and filled with statues of Greek gods; later bought by Kaiser Wilhelm II. The gardens look down over the east coast and the Kaiser's own landing jetty.
Practical
Coordinate from OpenStreetMap. Greeka (2025–26) reports the palace building temporarily closed for restoration while the gardens and outdoor spaces remain open — check before going. Museum managed by the Hellenic Tourism Development Company (Wikipedia). The ruined 'Kaiser's Bridge' pier on the coast below (OSM 39.56344, 19.91057) is where the Kaiser embarked (Greeka). Taxi from Benitses Marina, about 2 km south.
Best for
Half-day cultural trip from Benitses or Corfu Town
Nearby
- Benitses Marina1 NM away
- Kanoni & Pontikonisi (Mouse Island)1.6 NM away
- Corfu International Airport (CFU)2.4 NM away
- Mon Repos Estate & Paleopolis2.8 NM away
- Agios Gordios Day Anchorage2.9 NM away
- Varkarola Night Festival3.4 NM away
- Laundry (Gouvia Marina & Corfu Town)3.6 NM away
- NAOK Yacht Club Harbour (Corfu Town)3.6 NM away