Achileon Palace - Home of Sissi the Empress

Achilleion Palace: the consolation of an empress

Corfu's...imperial past could be the reason why it is one of Greece's most sought-after luxury destinations. But why? Corfu is the island where Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary, the legendary Sissi, chose to build her palace, a place where she found solace following the suicide of her son Rodolphe. This elegant, Pompeian-style building, with its luxurious neoclassical salons, is one of the island's most impressive attractions. Its magnificent gardens include the famous statue of the Dying Achilles.

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