Achilleion (Greek: Αχίλλειο or Αχίλλειον) is a palace built in Gastouri (Γαστούρι) on the Island of Corfu for the Empress (German: Kaiserin) Elisabeth of Austria, also known as Sisi, after a suggestion by the Austrian consul Alexander von Warsberg. I wandered into Elisabeth’s room that showcases memorabilia and paintings of the Empress and her husband together with records from her assassination. On the right is a portrait of Empress Elisabeth was regarded as one of the most beautiful women in Europe. Mais çà donne un coté sauvage et naturel on s'y fait. Good views of Corfu town. entrance, not expensive and you can wander round the house and gardens at your liesure, Hotels near (CFU) I. Kapodistrias Airport, Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Corfu, Flexible itineraries and personal experiences, Expert-led shopping trips and fashion tours, See all 36 Achilleion Museum tours on Tripadvisor, Achilleion Palace and Corfu Old Town Tour, Best of Corfu: Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour, Private Shore Excursion: Corfu Town and Achillion Palace Tour, Sisi tour, Elisabeth from Bavaria on Corfu, minimum 3 pax, City Sightseeing Corfu Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, See all Achilleion Museum experiences on Tripadvisor, Cozy 3-bedroom villa with amazing sea-view, View all hotels near Achilleion Museum on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Achilleion Museum on Tripadvisor. Ce restaurant propose-t-il le service en salle ? Lovely gardens, disappointing interiors for a palace, I'm glad I visited as I'd read so much about Empress Sisi of Austro-Hungary. Wilhelm, expanding on the main theme of the grounds, commissioned his own Achilles statue from the sculptor Johannes Götz who created an imposing bronze sculpture that stands tall as a guardian of the Gardens facing north toward the city. At the age of sixteen, she became the wife of the Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria and was named Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news, updates and travel deals from Corfu Island. The painting on the top floor staircase is turkey wonderful. Gastouri Achilleion Corfu. great history regarding how,why and when it was built. Nous avons préféré le jardin magnifique avec toutes les statues ainsi que la vue sur la ville de Corfou. Sisi had little part in their upbringing and almost no contact with the little girls, but during a state visit to Hungary, she insisted that the children accompany her. [24] He also removed the statue of German poet Heinrich Heine which Empress Elisabeth had installed at Achilleion. By 1983 the palace came under the management of the Greek Tourism Organisation and was restored to a museum and used for the European Union Summit. The felt a little eclectic and weren’t displaying in a way that you could get a feel of how the owners of the house loved. [1], From about 1921 to 1924, the palace housed an orphanage, which accommodated Armenian orphans from Constantinople. J'ai adoré, la beauté du château, un audio-guide inclus dans le prix et dans votre langue. Kaiser Wilhelm visited the place until 1914 when World War I was declared. In another room known as the “Arcade of the Wise Men,’ there are thirteen busts of ancient philosophers and one of Shakespeare. Ever since the Achilleion in Corfu has been used as a museum and a venue for various events. more. I’m next Erato, the Muse of poetry. The Empress’s Catholic chapel is one of the most impressive rooms with its dome-shaped ceiling depicting the Trial of Jesus. The Emperor had a great interest in the plants of the park and hired Carl Ludwig Sprenger, a renowned botanist, who would live in the palace for about three months every year. In 1983 the lease was terminated and the palace management was returned to the HTO. (2008), "The Ionian Conference II 1999 Integrating the New Europe", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Achilleion_(Corfu)&oldid=972354255, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "I want a palace with pillared colonnades and hanging gardens, protected from prying glances - a palace worthy of Achilles, who despised all mortals and did not fear even the gods. As you enter, there is a staircase with statues of Zeus and Hera. Cliquez ici pour en savoir plus ou gérer vos paramètres. You have to leave your passport or driving licence as security for the audio guide but that is not compulsory. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. After Elisabeth’s death, the Achilleion in Corfu stayed closed for nine years. Personally I didn’t care much about the exhibits inside the museum. Elisabeth, known fondly as “Sisi” was the daughter of Duke Max of Bavaria and his wife, Ludovika. A part ça la maison est très belle et il y a tout de même de jolie chose à voir (statues, photos, livres...), Belle demeure bien conservée mais très peu meublée Jolie point de vue depuis le beau jardin Gagnerait a être documenté par des photos, Troisième fois en trente ans.... Allez-y obligatoirement si vous passez à Corfou. This tribute to Achilles from the Kaiser was inscribed at the statue's base, also by Kekulé:[4][18][19][20][21] .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, To the Greatest Greek from the Greatest German, The inscription was subsequently removed after WWII. As a child, she was shy and not considered pretty, but she grew to be a vibrant, attractive young woman who shared a love of the ‘lower classes’ with her father and enjoyed long walks and horseback riding. Contribute/Review Ask a Question. Like every other European royal, she had some Byzantine emperors among her distant ancestors. [1] Elisabeth wrote that "I want a palace with pillared colonnades and hanging gardens, protected from prying glances — a palace worthy of Achilles, who despised all mortals and did not fear even the gods. 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