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Kassiopi

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Also known as Cassiope

Kassiopi or Cassiopi () is a fishing village and vibrant holiday-making destination of Ancient Greek origin. It is situated on the affluent northeast coast of Corfu, Greece. Historically significant due to its strategic position overlooking the Corfu Channel, Kassiopi was fortified up until the destruction of its defences by the Republic of Venice. The remains of Kassiopi Castle still stand tall above the village and are of considerable archaeological importance. Its surroundings have largely been developed with luxury villas.

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Place details

Locality
Δημοτική Ενότητα Κασσωπαίων
Region
Περιφέρεια Ιονίων Νήσων
Country
Ελλάς
Population
812
Timezone
Europe/Athens

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PM2.5
12.7 µg/m³
PM10
21.0 µg/m³
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Key facts

Greek Dimos.name
Kassiopi
Greek Dimos.name_local
Κασσιόπη
Greek Dimos.image_skyline
Kassiopi Montage 2025.jpg
Greek Dimos.caption_skyline
Clockwise from the top left: Limani (Harbour); View from Kassiopi Castle; Bataria and Kanoni; Church of Panagia Kassopitra; Canon at the harbour
Greek Dimos.type
community
Greek Dimos.periph
Ionian Islands
Greek Dimos.periphunit
Corfu
Greek Dimos.municipality
North Corfu
Greek Dimos.municunit
Kassopaia
Greek Dimos.pop_community
1147
Greek Dimos.population_as_of
2021
Greek Dimos.licence
ΚΥ

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
village
Country
Greece
Population
812
Elevation
24
Image
Griechenland korfu kassiopi panorama.jpg
Dialing code
2663
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Commons category
Kassiopi
located in/on physical feature
Corfu
postal code
491 00
native label
Κασσιόπη
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Encyclopedic overview

6 sections
Contents
  • Toponomy
  • History
  • Tourism
  • Demographics
  • See also
  • References

Kassiopi or Cassiopi () is a fishing village and vibrant holiday-making destination of Ancient Greek origin. It is situated on the affluent northeast coast of Corfu, Greece. Historically significant due to its strategic position overlooking the Corfu Channel, Kassiopi was fortified up until the destruction of its defences by the Republic of Venice. The remains of Kassiopi Castle still stand tall above the village and are of considerable archaeological importance. Its surroundings have largely been developed with luxury villas.

== Toponomy == Speculation surrounds the etymological roots of Kassiopi. The name may derive from the Temple of Cassius Zeus that the town was celebrated for in antiquity. The Cassius in Cassius Zeus has its origins in Mount Casius. Another etymological link may be Cassiopeia, the Queen punished by Poseidon for her vanity and who the constellation is also named after.

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