Town Hall, Corfu
The Town Hall of Corfu dominates the Town Hall Square in the Old City. It is probably the best example of a Venetian Renaissance-style building on the island. Constructed between 1663 and 1693, it is made chiefly from marble and stone. At first, it housed the "Lodge of the Noblemen."
Along with many other sculptures outside, the Town Hall is a bust of 17th-century Venetian Admiral Francesco Morosini, supreme commander of the Venetian Fleet. His statue was placed on the eastern wall in 1691. In 1720 the building was home to the Noble Theatre of San Giacomo of Corfu. In 1903 it became the Town Hall of Corfu.
Unhappily, the Town Hall and its historical archives, especially those of the Noble Theatre, were destroyed in 1943 by the ubiquitous Luftwaffe. Only the main stage curtain was salvaged. Today it is in the New Municipal Theatre of Corfu.
The facade and the back of the building are laden with stone decorations. The walls carry masks, engravings, and iconic symbols of the island. The bust of Admiral Morosini is accompanied by figures of four children who symbolize his virtues.
Along with many other sculptures outside, the Town Hall is a bust of 17th-century Venetian Admiral Francesco Morosini, supreme commander of the Venetian Fleet. His statue was placed on the eastern wall in 1691. In 1720 the building was home to the Noble Theatre of San Giacomo of Corfu. In 1903 it became the Town Hall of Corfu.
Unhappily, the Town Hall and its historical archives, especially those of the Noble Theatre, were destroyed in 1943 by the ubiquitous Luftwaffe. Only the main stage curtain was salvaged. Today it is in the New Municipal Theatre of Corfu.
The facade and the back of the building are laden with stone decorations. The walls carry masks, engravings, and iconic symbols of the island. The bust of Admiral Morosini is accompanied by figures of four children who symbolize his virtues.
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Sight Name: Town Hall
Sight Location: Corfu, Greece (See walking tours in Corfu)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Corfu, Greece (See walking tours in Corfu)
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