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Mon Repos is a former royal summer residence on the island of Corfu, Greece. It lies south of Corfu City in the forest of Palaeopolis. Since 2001, it has housed the Museum of Palaiopolis—Mon Repos.
With the Great Barrier Reef just off our shores, ancient mariners (the turtles) returning annually to nest at Mon Repos beach and plenty of things to see and do - both natural and man-made, there’s something for everyone.
It is located within the park of Mon Repos, a 258 acres large area full of exotic long-lived plants. The neoclassical mansion was built in 1831 A.D. by the Corfiot architect John Chronis for the British Commissioner Adams, or more specifically for his Corfiot wife (nee Palatianos), as a summer residence .
Mon Repos is best known as the birthplace of HRH Prince Philip. Little remains from that time. Today it is a museum containing many historical artifacts found in the area.
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- Analipsis Hill, Corfu Town
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Mon Repos Palace: Parga & Sivota Islands Blue Lagoon Cruise from Corfu (F...
- Hotels near Mon Repos Palace: (0.26 mi) Mon Repos Palace (0.17 mi) Arion Hotel (0.20 mi) Mon Repos 2 Floor Apartment (0.24 mi) Thomais house, 3bdrm...
- Restaurants near Mon Repos Palace: (0.29 mi) Mesogeios (0.34 mi) Poseidonio (0.31 mi) Nautilus Restaurant - Cafe (0.32 mi) I Komissa (0.29 mi) Alex...
Feb 12, 2023 · A small village that was known for its sugar and rice cultivation in the 1940s, quickly grew in population because of its famous market — the “Mon Repos market” — that was held on the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
Corfu's Mon Repos Palace is situated on top of Analipsis Hill, near the Kanoni area, in the middle of a beautiful setting full of greenery. It was built in 1826 by British Commissioner Frederic Adams as a gift to his wife, Nina Palatianou, who came from Corfu.
The Mon Repos Turtle Centre is dedicated to marine turtle research, protection and education. Discover the details, the big picture and the people protecting these ancient mariners. Here you can learn about the special journey turtles and people have taken at Mon Repos and during turtle tour season, take a Turtle Encounters tour.
