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View of Garitsa, region right outside the northern walls of the city of Corfu, and according to the legend the site of Alcinous' gardens.

Landscape at Garitsa, outside the northern walls of Corfu. According to tradition, this was the location of the gardens of king Alcinous.

View of Garitsa, Corfu (1839).

The Old Town of Corfu as seen from Kastrades bay (Garitsa).

The village of Kastrades (today Garitsa) and the Old Town of Corfu.

View of the Old Town of Corfu from the Byzantine temple of Saints Jason and Sosipater at Garitsa, Corfu.

Shipyards at Garitsa, outside the northern wall of Corfu. According to tradition, this was the location of the gardens of mythical king Alcinous.

Top: View of Garitsa. Bottom: Landscape at Corfu.

Byzantine church of Saints Jason and Sosipater at Garitsa, Corfu.