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Sissi's Palace (Achilleon)

Gastouri, Greece
Ranked #6 of 30 attractions in Corfu
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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London, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

It is a beautiful palace and also the beauful garden which overlooks the sea. The palace is set up a high up on a hill, in a residential area. I was a annoyed by the wave after wave of coach loads of people. So you had to find a gap between each wave to take photos. I think they must... More

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Θεσσαλονίκη, Ελλάδα
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

A classic palace in an amazing landscape with great view. If u are interested or fascinated by Kings and Queens or if you have visited the other palaces in Europe, then you will find it very interesting. It is the combination of that era with the ancient greek statues. More

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bristol,uk
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Included as an option on a day tour,the group price was okay.Is home to several Greek history statues.Some of the interior design is quite amazing.They take your photo as soon as you enter the gates,theme-park style,which cost 4 euros if required. More

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East Anglia, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Both the Palace and gardens are not to be missed.The indoors can get very crowded at times with tour groups as only the groundfloor has rooms for viewing plus the beautiful wooden stairway which you can use to start or finish a tour of the grounds where you have breathtaking views over the various coastlines of Corfu. Group entry price... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Beautiful place to visit for a few hours, parking is awful so get there early but worth a visit. The gardens are well laid out and the views are stunning from it's position at the top of the hill. Plenty of restaurants outside in the village. More

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Zasova, Czech republic
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

We were there with my wife during our summer holiday in June 2001. We took an all day trip aroud the island and also that place was in our program. If you like architecture and nice view definitely go there. It is relaxing place. Now I know why Sisi loved that place. I am sure you will enjoy time you... More

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Tirana, Albania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

keep your self half a day away of the crawded beaches and visit Sissi's Palace, apart the history, the view from the garden is amazing More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012
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a piece of more modern history as it was built by Elizabeth of Austria, and subsequently owned by the Kaiser. Greek and British royals holidayed there, and it is immaculately kept More

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Vantaa, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011
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Visited Achilleon palace in August 2007. As a Sisi fan, it was important place to visit for me. The Palace is beautiful, and it's not too big. The gardens are fabulous with flowers, terrace, palm trees and statues. After the visit I realized, that we weren't allowed to visit upper floors at all. I would have wanted to see bedrooms... More

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Petersfield, United Kingdom
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

This palace was very interesting and one of those which tests the line between legend and true history. well preseved and in an idilic location, well worth the visit More

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