The area around Roumanades offers two historical points of interest: the Trivolis Mansion and the old village of Roumanádes. Together, they lead from architectural history to village history; on a broader level, Corfu opens up further cultural and landscape themes.
Historical Traces in the Surrounding Area
Construction of the Trivolis Mansion began in the mid-18th century, toward the end of Venetian rule. The house shows Venetian architectural influences. The construction period and the architectural influences are two distinct points of reference: the start of construction establishes a historical date, while the architectural influences characterize the design. Those interested in architectural history can consider both clues together without equating the date with the style.
The name of the old village of Roumanádes is traced back to its first settlers: the Romano family, which is said to have been of Byzantine origin. The village is abandoned; today, only ruins and mass graves of plague victims can be seen there. The origin of the name and the visible remains offer a different historical perspective from the architectural history of the mansion.
Corfu in the Broader Travel Context
Corfu Old Town has preserved almost all of its historic urban fabric; its buildings date from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. The Old Town and its two fortresses are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Compared with the individual Trivolis Mansion, the focus here is on an entire historic urban structure. The Museum of Asian Art in the Old Town houses more than 11,000 objects from China, Japan, India, the Himalayas, and Central Asia. From Corfu Port, the museum can be reached by bus line 2 on the Mantouki–Kanoni route; check the timetable before travelling.
The Archaeological Museum of Corfu displays the Gorgon Medusa pediment from the great Temple of Artemis. The pediment was created in 585 BC and excavated in 1911 near the Monastery of Aghioi Theodoroi. This distinguishes the date the work was created from its much later excavation. The permanent exhibition at the Kapodistrias Museum explores the history of Corfu, Europe, and Greece through the life of Greece’s first governor, using important artefacts and documents. The lush garden on the hill by the museum offers views of Corfu’s landscape and across the island.
Corfu also offers different options for outdoor activity and cultural life. In the municipal unit of Achilleion, ancient paths wind through the wooded mountains of Agii Deka, Stavros, and Garouna and are suitable for hiking. The Corfu Trail is 180 kilometres long, passes through several settlements, and includes Benitses among its 13 locations for overnight stops. The villages of the municipal unit of Achilleion host numerous festivals and folk celebrations, as well as cultural events organized by the municipality; the specific programme varies.
Discover more destinations: Potamos, Pentati, Arillas Magouladon, Peritheia, Kávos, Aronatika, Magazia, Sinarades.
For the broader travel overview: Corfu.
