Old Fortress Corfu Aerial View Vintage Postcard Krüger

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Old Fortress Corfu Aerial View Vintage Postcard Krüger

A striking aerial view of Corfu’s historic Old Fortress, capturing the grandeur of its Venetian fortifications and the surrounding Ionian seascape — a timeless relic of Mediterranean maritime history.

Measurements: approx. 5 3/4 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
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Bask in the sunlit serenity of Corfu’s Old Fortress, where the rugged stone ramparts meet the endless blue of the Ionian Sea. This vintage postcard offers a vivid aerial perspective of the fortified peninsula, steeped in echoes of naval legacies and empire. The gentle sweep of the coastline, the symmetry of neoclassical structures, and the green-topped bastions transport viewers to a time when the island stood as a sentinel of the Venetian Republic.

Known locally as Palaio Frourio, this site forms one of the island’s most iconic historical silhouettes. Originally built by Byzantine forces and later expanded by the Venetians in the 16th century, the fortress played a crucial role in defending Corfu from Ottoman invasions. The image is published by Hippocrate Lycoudis & Co., Corfu, and produced by the renowned Krüger postcard company (serial number 1168/27), well-known for high-quality colour prints during the mid-20th century.

For collectors and historians alike, this piece offers more than aesthetic value — it’s a window into Corfu’s strategic past, a visual tribute to its architectural endurance. Owning this card is an act of cultural preservation, honouring centuries of cross-cultural exchange and Mediterranean defence heritage.

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