Menecrates’ tomb

Who was Menecrates?

He was a famous Greek sculptor who lived in Corfu during the 7^th century BC. One of the ancient sights you can visit on the island is his tomb-a cenotaph- which is right in the town.

The tomb should be restored and properly conserved but as it always happens here, it is abandoned along with the site next to it. Since the whole place has historical value-well, almost all the sites on the island have-the town council should do something about that. But I think they have run out of funds once more!

Menecrates' tomb which dates back to the 7th century BC is depicted here:

http://www.mlahanas.de/Greece/Cities/Corfu1892_03.html

The lion of Menecrates was found in Corfu near the tomb of Menecrates at Alkinou street in the town. See the lion here:

http://www.travel-to-corfu.com/photo.php?photo_id=64

Learn more about Corfu and the sights you can visit, here:

http://www.kapatel.gr/tourism/corfu/index6.htm

The Corfiot Market Online

Are you interested in buying or renting property on the island?

Are you looking for a job?

Are you an employer searching for new staff?

Would you like to make your business/services known to the public?

All those interested in the above can now have a handy solution: The online services of www.Aggelia-Online.gr. The site hosts both Greek and English ads from Corfu, other parts from Greece, and from all over the world.

NEW

In January 2008, Aggelia-Online also launched their first print magazine issue (see picture above). This is a bimonthly magazine full of ads of every kind. For the time being the ads are in Greek only, but the owner welcomes ads in English too, for future issues.

Here’s what the owner of the site states:

“Our aim is to connect people and offer a reliable service that will cover the supply and demand of the island. Also, our efforts focus on promoting businesses and services both online and in print, that’s why we launched the print edition. Some people still prefer the print to the online version, and we have to respect their wishes.”

Anyone can publish an ad by visiting the site www.aggelia-online.com.

Photo ads are the most popular ones nowadays. The site is also open to writers and artists who wish to promote their work.

The magazine is not only about market promotion. It includes articles of general interest. A special issue will come out at Easter, so if anyone is interested in including their services/business in it, now it’s the time! The second issue is in the pipeline and will be released soon.