The most important attraction of the island is definitely old city, Palaio Frourio ("Old Fort" in literal translation), located in the extreme east of the city of Corfu, on a rocky peninsula surrounded by fortified walls, which in some areas, largely collapsed due to erosion.
Fortress began to be inhabited in the late sixth century, after the city was devastated and was later transformed into a military zone. The interior was renovated fortress here currently taking place several cultural events through which recreated the atmosphere of past historical events. The highest point of the fortress it is a natural obelisk, on top of which there is a military observer and a cross. The observer is based on St.. Gheorghe, whose construction in classic style is distinguished by six Doric columns.
