Achillion Palace and Panoramic Corfu
Begin your exploration of the idyllic island of Corfu with a visit to the village of Lakones for a view of traditional Greek life and lovely vistas of the bay of Paleokastritsa. Then travel inland through colorful citrus groves to the Achillion Palace, a neoclassical villa built by Empress Elisabeth of Austria in 1890. The marvelous palace reflects Elisabeth's fascination with Greek mythology and in particular her admiration of Achilles, who is represented in paintings and sculptures throughout the home and beautifully landscaped grounds.