Mon Repos Estate and Museum of Palaiopolis

The Mon Repos estate lies on the Kanoni peninsula south of Corfu Town, in the Ionian Islands of Greece, in a wooded park beside the sea. The neoclassical villa was built between 1828 and 1831 for Sir Frederick Adam, the British Lord High Commissioner of the Ionian Islands, during the period of British protection, and was designed by the architect George Whitmore. After the union of the Ionian Islands with Greece in 1864, it was given to the Greek royal family, and Prince Philip, later Duke of Edinburgh, was born there in 1921. The Greek state later acquired the estate, and the villa now houses the Museum of Palaiopolis.

The museum's exhibits present the history of the area from the Archaic period onward. Palaiopolis, the old city, occupied this area, and excavations in and around the park have revealed the remains of ancient Corcyra, including temples of Hera and Artemis, an agora, and Early Christian remains such as the basilica of Agia Kerkyra. The collection includes architectural fragments, pottery and inscriptions, along with displays on the villa's own history and its residents. Several rooms preserve the character of the former residence, with period decoration and views over the grounds.

The building has been restored by the Greek authorities, and the park is open to visitors with shaded paths running toward the shore and the ancient ruins. The estate combines the architectural interest of a British-era villa with the archaeology of a major ancient city, and its scale is modest, so it can be seen in a short visit. Opening hours reported by different sources conflict, so travellers should confirm them before going, particularly outside summer. The grounds are often combined with the nearby Archaeological Museum, which holds the Gorgon Pediment from the Temple of Artemis found here.