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The 16th IEEE International On-Line Testing Symposium will be
held in Corfu Dassia Chandris Hotel, a dazzling jewel among the collection of Chandris Hotels &
Resorts. A step into paradise, this four-star luxury hotel provides some of
the best luxury accommodation Corfu has to
offer. Corfu Chandris Hotel is connected to one of the Corfu's most
exquisite gardens with a view that overlooks the sapphire Ionian
Sea. It is conveniently located 10 km from the Corfu airport
and 11 km from the Corfu
Town.
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How to reach Corfu:
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- By air : Corfu is served by the
Corfu "Kapodistrias" Airport (Kerkyra Airport,
CFU).
- By Sea: Corfu is well connected
by sea either directly or indirectly (through Igoumenitsa) with Brindisi, Bari, Ancona, Venice and
Trieste (Italy). Fast ferries
connect Igoumenitsa/Corfu to Bari/Brindesi in less than 10 hours, Ancona in 16
hours and Venice/Trieste in 23 hours. Igoumenitsa (Greece) lies just across the island of Corfu
and there are 1-hour frequent ferry connections to Corfu.
For more information check the web pages of ferry companies.
- How to reach Corfu Dassia
Chandris Hotel: The best way to get from the airport
or the port to Corfu Dassia Chandris Hotel is by taxi which costs
approx. 25 Euros
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About Corfu :
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The History of Corfu dates back to 734 BC when it was settled by the
Corinthians who forced the Liburnian pirates (that history records as the
first inhabitants of Corfu) off the
island. It was then named Corcyra by its
new inhabitants that were of Doric origin and therefore the prevailing
script and dialect were Doric also. The ancient town of Corfu,
(named Hersoupolis or Paleopolis, according to various archaeological
findings) ranged from the area of Agiou Panteleimonos (Mon Repos) and the
suburb of Analepsis to the lake
of Halikiopoulou, the
present location of the airport. Corcyra soon
became an eminent naval power, independent of the island, and founded its
own colonies such as Epidamnos, (currently know as Dyrrachio) and Apollonia
Epidamnos, which then sparked the Peloponnesian war by causing a dispute
between the Corcyraeans and the Corinthians. Later, both the Athenians and
the Lacedaemonians became involved in the conflicts that finally escalated
to the Peloponnesian war (431-404 BC). After the Roman period Corfu became
part of the Byzantine Empire and suffered
various attacks by barbarians, as did the entire Byzantine world.
The island remained part of the Byzantine Empire until the Fourth
Crusade, when the Crusaders encamped for three weeks on Corfu.
After the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusades and the dismemberment
of the Empire, Corfu fell into the hands of the Venetians along with all
the other Ionian islands and some parts of mainland Greece
(1205 AD). The Venetian rule lasted until 1214, when Michael I Angelos
Comnenos annexed Corfu to the Despot of
Epirus.
Then, in 1267, Charles I of Anjou,
who had become King of Neapolis and Sicily,
brought the island under his domination. Because Corfu feared that the
island might fall under Turkish rule, they decided to ask for the
protection of the ruler of the seas, Venice.
The Venetian admiral Z. Miani accepted the petition and on May 20th, 1386
the flag of St Mark was hoisted over the Old Fortress and Miani was
temporarily elected governor of the island. Later, the Bolla d’oro, which defined relations between the island and the Venetian
state, was signed. Corfu remained under
Venetian rule until 1797, when the Republican French conquered the island
and formed an interim democratic government that lasted two years. Russia and Turkey,
fearing that France’s influence might
spread further, became allies and conquered Corfu
in 1799. In 1800, Corfu and the other Ionian Islands constituted the
independent Septinsular State, following an agreement between the Sublime
Porte and Russia.
Following the Treaty of Tilsit, in 1807 Corfu and the other islands came
under French rule, which lasted until 1814, at which time British General
James Campbell occupied Corfu, enforcing a treaty that had been signed by
France, England, Russia and Prussia. The island remained under British rule
until 1864, when the Greek flag was hoisted, and the Seven Ionian islands
were finally united with the Kingdom
of Greece.
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Corfu was not named the "Emerald Island"
without reason. Corfu's natural beauty hides
itself beneath a cloak of emerald green trees, with a mountainous skyline
plunging into the bluest of blue waters. Elegant architecture, sun drenched
beaches, enchanting night life, and fine cuisine all play their part in
attracting visitors from all over the world.
With a welcome as warm as the sun, the renowned Greek reputation for
hospitality makes any visitor, young or old, feel more than at home. Corfu Town itself is a contrasting
combination of old and new existing side by side in perfect harmony,
offering something for everyone that visits her.
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There is an abundance of sand, shingle, and pebble beaches lining
the 200-Km coastline, as well as clear blue water ideal for swimming and
water-sports. If you take a little time to explore the island, you will be
rewarded with some of the most spectacular scenery offered by any
destination. In some places, time seems to have stood still and everyday
life carries on much as it had for hundreds of years. Although the island
is constantly developing to cater to the demands of today’s tourist, Corfu
continues to retain her beauty and charm. The majority of
the island remains untouched by mass tourism and remains as captivating as
it has for centuries. Whether you are looking for the hustle and bustle of
nightlife, or peace and tranquility, everything you could need is here just
waiting to be discovered.
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