Old Town of Corfu
Located on the island of Corfu off the western coast of Albania and Greece, in a strategic location at the entrance to the Adriatic Sea, the Old Town of Corfu dates back to the 8th century BC. The city's three fortresses were designed by famous Venetian engineers and were used to protect the maritime trade interests of the Republic of Venice from the Ottoman Empire for four centuries. Over time, the forts have been repaired and partially rebuilt several times, most recently under British rule in the 19th century. The main neoclassical housing in the old town dates partly from the Venetian period and partly from later construction, especially in the 19th century. As a fortified Mediterranean port, the city and port of Corfu as a whole are known for their high degree of integrity and authenticity.