978 GR - Old Town of Corfu (2007)

Brief Description

"The Old Town of Corfu, on the Island of Corfu off the western coasts of Albania and Greece, is located in a strategic position at the entrance of the Adriatic Sea, and has its roots in the 8th century BC. The three forts of the town, designed by renowned Venetian engineers, were used for four centuries to defend the maritime trading interests of the Republic of Venice against the Ottoman Empire. In the course of time, the forts were repaired and partly rebuilt several times, more recently under British rule in the 19th century. The mainly neoclassical housing stock of the Old Town is partly from the Venetian period, partly of later construction, notably the 19th century. As a fortified Mediterranean port, Corfu’s urban and port ensemble is notable for its high level of integrity and authenticity."

科孚古城

"科孚古城起源于公元前8世纪，位于希腊西海岸的科孚岛，与阿尔巴尼亚隔海峡相望，占据了亚得里亚海入海口的战略位置。古城 的三座要塞由著名的威尼斯工程师设计，在400多年里被威尼斯共和国用来保护海上贸易利益，抵抗土耳其帝国。时光荏苒，19世纪英国统治时期，要塞历经多 次修缮，并部分重建。在古城的新古典主义建筑当中，有一部分建于威尼斯统治时期，另有一部分是后建的，主要为19世纪建筑。作为地中海的港口要塞，科孚城 区和港口建筑群因高度完整、保存良好而闻名于世。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/978

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