Temples and cathedrals in Corfu

Q: Where in Kerkyra to take the most atmospheric photos with sea views?

Spianada, the largest square in Greece, framed by Venetian arcades and palm alleys, offers panoramic views of the Ionian Sea. The canonical view opens from the observation deck of St. Mark's Tower, built in 1577 as part of the Venetian fortifications. In the sunset hours, the contours of the New Fortress (Neo Frurio) of the XVI century against the background of the island of Vido are especially picturesque.

Q: Which museums of Kerkyra are considered mandatory to visit and what are stored in them?

The Archaeological Museum of Kerkyra holds a unique gable of the Gorgon from the Temple of Artemis (590 BC) - a masterpiece of ancient Greek archaic art. The Museum of Asian Art, housed in the Palace of Saints Michael and George, presents a collection of Chinese porcelain from the Qing era and Japanese ukiyo-e engravings. The Byzantine Museum in the church of Panagia Antivuniotissa demonstrates icons of the Cretan school of the XV-XVII centuries.

Q: Where to go to Kerkyr with children, to be interesting and informative?

The Aquarium of Kerkyra in the building of the old power plant of 1906 introduces the fauna of the Ionian Sea, including rare turtles Caretta Caretta. In the historic district of Kanoni, children will see the famous twin islets of Pontikonisi, associated with the legend of Odyssey. Interactive exhibitions at the Museum of Banknotes reveal the history of money circulation since ancient times.

Q: What is the unique architecture of St. Spyridon Cathedral in Kerkyra?

The cathedral of the XVI century is distinguished by the only bell of Venetian casting in Greece in 1690 and the unique wooden iconostasis of the work of Cretan masters. Here are kept the relics of the patron saint of the island - St. Spyridon of Trimifunt in a silver sarcophagus of 1866. The red domes in the Italian-Byzantine style became the architectural dominant of the Old Town.

Q: What little-known sights of Kerkyra are worth seeing away from tourist routes?

The Neraidzihas Tower in Garitsa is the only surviving Ottoman-era building with characteristic pointed windows. The Catholic Church of San Giacomo of 1553 hides the frescoes of the Bellini school, invisible on cursory inspection. In the Manduca quarter, underground cisterns of the Venetian era with acoustics were discovered, used as secret collections of carbonarii.

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The Temple of the Virgin of Strangers

If you come to the Greek island of Corfu, be sure to visit the Church of the Virgin of Strangers. This shrine belongs to the Ottom …

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St. Spyridon's Temple

The temple of St. Spyridon is considered one of the most famous on the island, its patron. It is in it that the relics of the famo …

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Monastery of Paleokastritsa

Paleokastritsa Monastery is located in the same area in the west of the island of Corfu. The monastery is dedicated to the Virg …

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Monastery of Zooduhu Pigis

Monastery Zooduhu Pigis was founded in the XIII century on the top of the mountain in Paleokastritsa. In translation, the name mea …

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Church of St. Spyridon of Trimifunt

The Church of St. Spyridon of Trimifunt is one of the most revered on the island thanks to St. Spyridon, known for his miraculous …

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Church of St. Theodora - Cathedral Spileotissa Icon of the Mother of God

The Cathedral of the Spileotissa Icon of the Mother of God is dedicated to the life of St. Theodora, the Byzantine Empress, whose …

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Panaya Spiliotissa Cathedral

Panaya Spiliotissa Cathedral is one of the most interesting sights on the Greek island of Corfu. It is dedicated to the Christian …

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The Monastery of the Virgin

The Monastery of the Virgin is the largest monastery on the island of Corfu, located in Paleokastritsa. It offers a beautiful view …

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Church of St. Spyridon

The Orthodox Church of St. Spyridon is named in honor of St. Spyridon of Trimifunt, who is considered the patron saint of the isla …

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Vlacherna Monastery

The real symbol of the island of Corfu is the ancient monastery of Vlacherna. It is his unforgettable appearance that adorns the c …

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Monastery "Zoodohu Pigi"

Operating monastery "Zoodohu Pigi", which means "Life-giving Source". The monastery was built in the 13th century, it is located o …

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The day will begin with a visit to St. Paul’s Church. Spyridon, after the liturgy you have the opportunity to attach to his incorr …

Corfu at sunset

We invite you to get acquainted with the capital of the Ionian Islands, the city of Kerkyra and the Old Ancient City, which is now …

Pilgrimage program. Saint Spyridon and the Churches of Corfu

This program is one of the 4 pilgrimage programs designed with the requests and wishes of the numerous pilgrims who visit our bles …

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9 shrines of Kerkyra

The island of Corfu is well known in the Christian world as a truly holy place. This is where pilgrims from all over the world flo …

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