Place to visit
Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank, Greece: what it is and when to go
Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank is a museum in Kerkira, Greece (Μουσείο Χαρτονομισμάτων) (Corfu). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Kerkira, Greece · History, Museums and art
- Local name
- Μουσείο Χαρτονομισμάτων
- Where
- Greece
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SKG Thessaloniki, 278 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Oct 01-Mar 31: We-Su 08:00-15:00; Mo,Tu off; Apr 01-Sep 30: We 09:00-14:00,17:30-20:30; Th 09:00-15:00; Fr 09:00-14:00,17:30-20:30; Sa,Su 08:30-15:00; Mo,Tu off
- Website
- alphapolitismos.gr
- Coordinates
- 39.62469, 19.92243
What it is and where
Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank is a museum in Kerkira, Greece (Μουσείο Χαρτονομισμάτων) (Corfu). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Corfu, where this site lists 46 more places to see, 1.2 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.62469, 19.92243; the nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG, Thessaloniki), 278 km as the crow flies. How to get around Greece (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Greece. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:30
- FebPossible10:30
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:11
- JunBest time14:47
- JulPossible14:32
- AugPossible13:34
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:46
- DecPossible9:13
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
| Museums and art | April to June and September to October | November to March and July to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Greece in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Greece
To enter Greece there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Greece checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 166 ambulance · 100 police · 199 fire brigade · 1571 forest fires.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Annountsiata bell towerBell tower in Corfu, Greece122 m
- Cathedral of Saint James and Saint ChristopherChurch building in Corfu, Ionian Islands Region, Greece126 m
- Old town of CorfuPart of Corfu town, Greece177 m
- New FortressVenetian fortress in Corfu495 m
- Old Fortress, CorfuFortress in Corfu, Greece617 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Greece guide.
More in Greece: History
- Parthenon: former temple of Athena on the Athenian Acropolis, Greece
- Sparta
- Acropolis of Athens: ancient citadel above the city of Athens
- Colossus of Rhodes: statue of the Greek Titan Helios; one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
- Mycenae: ancient city, now an archaeological site in Argolis, Greece
- Battle of Thermopylae: battle of 480 BCE during Persian invasion of Greece
Every Greece place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank?
It is a museum in Kerkira, Greece (Μουσείο Χαρτονομισμάτων in the local language). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Greece: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 13.
How do you get to Banknote Museum of Alpha Bank?
The nearest main airport is Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG), 278 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Greece is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Greece map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Annountsiata bell tower, Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher, Old town of Corfu. The rest is in the Greece guide.
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