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Palaeokastritsa, already known from the writings of foreign travelers in the nineteenth century who came here to draw inspiration from its peerless natural beauty, must be the most famous resort on the island. Trees seem to be suspended from sheer crags that hang above the green-and-blue waters. Wild-looking rock formations drop into the sea to open into domed grottoes, a Read more...

The triple-aisled basilica of St Theodora was built in 1577 at the expense of local nobles and other wealthy citizens, and was dedicated as the Metropolitan Church in 1841. The Byzantine Empress St Theodora was responsible for the restoration of icons and the return of internal peace in Byzantium following the long and turbulent period of struggles over the use Read more...

Owned by a fraternity, constructed in 1753. Existed in a different form in 1439. Aisleless basilica covered by a groin vault. The iconostasis made of Karrara marble dated back to 1777 (design by Al. Trivolis-Pierris). Read more...

Owned by a fraternity (noble families) with a large land property. One of the richest churches in town. The typical form of the Corfiot Church with the peripheral exonarthex is excellently preserved. Many nobles were buried there, as indicated by the coats of arms decorating the grave stones. Access to the entrance, which is situated towards the north coastal road Read more...

Owned by a fraternity, with a large land property. Only the western part of the peripheral exonarthex survives. Characteristic decoration of the northern exterior wall in the place of the exonarthex with relief geometrical patterns on the plaster reminding of Italian sgraffito. Remarkable stone monument with impressive italian style icons by Spiros Sperantzas (18th c.). The church is located on Read more...

Catholic Monastery. The present church was built between 1710 – 1723 to replace an older one. From architectural aspect, it is the most important vaulted church, with a Renaissance dome above the sanctuary (reminds of the Duomo in Florence). Read more...