Sights Of The Ionian Islands Of Greece

[LEAFS FANATIC]

Just some random shots of the Ionian islands' beauty:

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[Prometheus]

CORFU
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[SEED]

is this the birth place of ΑΧΙΛΛΕΥΣ?? anyway~ nice picz~ lovely place and architecture~ :okay:

[Docklands]

No. the statues have nothing to do with the birth place of Achilleus. They are in the Achilleion a 19th Century palace built at a time when Greece was a Monarchy.

The following is an extract from:
http://www.jerelis.com/home/id204.html

Maybe you can say that we’re fans of Sissi, because we visited her residence in Funchal (Madeira) and when we decided to go to Corfu we had our mind set on visiting Achilleion. But be aware that this is the ultimate tourist trap! Busses loaded with tourists arrive at the small parking lot. Guides in 4 different languages provide tours and people are waiting outside in lines for their turn.



Elizabeth herself named the palace in Gastouri Achilleion and she dedicated it to her favourite hero, Achilles who, as she wrote, “…represents the Greek soul, the beauty of the land and is strong, proud and persistent like a Greek mountain…”.



Achilleion was built between 1889 and 1891 and is a luxurious 3 storey building in Pompeian style with neo-classical elements, and is surrounded by verdant gardens decorated with excellent works of art. It housed Corfu’s casino between 1962 and 1992 and it’s interior decoration with paintings and statues by the best artists of the period left us with an unparalleled impression. We also loved to see the old pictures, paintings, chairs and other objects that gave us a good impression how Sissi must have lived.



The gardens are one of the most beautiful spots on Corfu and offer a magnificent view over the island. They form a kind of outdoor museum as they are decorated with sculptures of exquisite artistry. The most important statues are, of course, “Achilles Dying” and the really huge “Vanquisher Achilles”. We also had a walk towards the rear veranda with the statues of the Nine Muses and beautiful flowers.



We were impressed by the beautiful Achilleion and do think that it is a must see. On the other hand we were very glad to finally leave the large crowd of people behind us and enjoy a nice cold frapé at a picturesque and quiet terrace.

[Allan]

:omg:
In these cold days of winter in Canada,these pictures warms my heart. I think I should give up my life here and move to Greece.Thank you for posting them.They are very nice.

[Tekir]

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Do you know where he is from?

I know his uncle's son Aias is from Salamis an island close to Athens...

[SEED]

thx forda information Docklands~ :okay:

[WrightCup]

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Do you know where he is from?

I know his uncle's son Aias is from Salamis an island close to Athens...

Achilles was the son of Peleus, the king of the ancient Pthia (located in central Greece) and the Nereid (sea nymph) named Thetis. According to Homer he was brought up by his mother Thetis at Pthia with his cousin Patroclus.
Other mytholographers say that after receiving an oracle that his son would die in Troy Petheus sent Achilles to the court of Lycomedes in Skyros island.

[Tekir]

Lycomedes in Skyros

Yes and there Lycomodes had Achilles his wife. :D LOL. :D