Kapodistrias Museum, In the Village of Europoulos of Corfu

The Kapodistrias Museum – Center for Kapodistrian Studies, is located in the village of Europouli (European birds),about 7 km W of Corfu town.

Kapodistrias Museum, source : www.capodistriasmuseum.gr

The Kapodistrias Museum housed in a space within the Estate "Koukouritsa”, 13 acre, in the country house of the historical estate of the Kapodistrias family (ιδιοκτησίας τους μέχρι το 1980). It was established 1981, along the way it was renovated, and reopened it to the public 2017.

Koukouritsa estate, source : www.capodistriasmuseum.gr

The “Koukouritsa", which in the Corfu dialect means hill, it is preached Historical Monument, by the Ministry of Culture (1995), as it is a typical example of a Corfu mansion.

The interior of the Kapodistrias Museum, source : www.capodistriasmuseum.gr

Στο Μουσείο θα δείτε έπιπλα εποχής, heirlooms, artworks, προσωπικά αντικείμενα του Α’ Κυβερνήτη της Ελλάδας, hair Ioannis Kapodistrias (Corfu, 1776 – Nafplio, 1831), and government records about his political career. In addition to the historical collection, the Museum has the unique Digital Archive I. Kapodistrias, with information related to the life and work of Kapodistrias.

Open from March-November, Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. and from December-February, upon request, tel. : 26610 32440, email : [email protected] (Monday and public holidays closed).

General entrance 5 € (adults), 3 € for groups (min 8 people), free entry for children and youth up to 18 years, to people with disabilities, with their companion, to the unemployed, tour guides, members (περισσότερα στο www.capodistriasmuseum.gr).

At Museum shop you will find affordable gifts, books, posters, souvenirs, utilitarian objects as well as a statuette and bust of I. Kapodistrias. With your purchases you support the purposes of the Museum, which is the study, promotion and promotion of the work of I. Kapodistrias.

Kapodistria Museum Cafe, source : www.capodistriasmuseum.gr

The "Kukouritsa" Estate has a wonderful botanical garden, where you can browse, Information on hiking programs in his offices, in the surrounding area or sit in the Museum cafe, an outdoor gazebo (self service), with tables in the garden (access to the cafe and gardens is free, pets allowed on a leash).

The Museum has free parking spaces, wc and easy access for people with mobility problems. A guided tour is available, in 4 languages, where you will learn everything about the life of I. Kapodistrias, from his childhood until his murder.

THE Ioannis Kapodistrias was born, grew up and lived, most of his life, in Corfu. He was a Greek doctor, diplomat, politician and held the title of count. He was Minister of Foreign Affairs of Imperial Russia and First Governor of Greece (January, 1928-September, 1831). He was murdered on 27-9-1831 in Nafplio (55 years), he was buried there, but in April of 1832, his body was carried by his brother Augustino, in Corfu. THE grave of I. Kapodistrias locatedj in I. Platyteras Monastery, in the city of Corfu, beside his father's grave, Count Antoniou-Maria Kapodistrias and at his brother's grave, Augustino.

OR I. Monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos Platyteras founded in 1743 by the hieromonk Chrysanthos Syropoulos (Paleokastritsa 1, tel. : 2661037839).

Η οικογένεια Καποδίστρια, but also the Governor himself, who maintained close spiritual relations with the abbot, they donated many objects to the Monastery, such as pictures, sacred vessels, precious vestments. OR icon of Panagia Glykofilousa, Russian style, which is inside a golden casing, is a gift from I. Kapodistrias

At the village Europeans, next to the "Kukouritsa" Estate, is the I. Μονή Ευαγγελίστριας Ευρωπούλων, today Μετόχι της Ι. Platyteras Monastery. It was founded between 1746-47, by the hieromonk Chrysanthos Syropoulos, the 1798 was set on fire by the Democratic French and the 1801, after renovation, reopened with a new temple. Due to its proximity to the estate, the Kapodistrias family had a special relationship with the monks (today there is a monk). The chapel of Agios Loukas Gouvia, former monastery, in Gouvies and a little above the "Kukouritsa" Estate, χτίστηκε από την οικογένεια Καποδίστρια προκειμένου να μονάσουν εκεί οι δίδυμες αδελφές του Ι. Kapodistrias, named Joanna. They isolated separately (Ag. Luka remained alone) but after their sleep they were both buried in Ag. Luke. The space is open, you can browse freely, the church is only open on Sundays (winter), while for the key contact Ms. Angeliki who lives next door.

Useful Information

Every year, on European days of cultural heritage, in Corfu, events are held, educational programs, free tours of archaeological sites and museums (last SC of September). The institution also participates Kapodistrias Museum and especially on 27/9, Memorial Day of I. Kapodistrias, which works with free entry and offers corresponding actions.

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