Tag: Town in Corfu

Catholic monastery, with a large land property. Inaugurated in 1394. Three-aisled timber-roofed basilica with gothic arches. The tower-like belfry, altered by later lean-tos at its base, and a small part of the facade with relief carvings survived the bombardments of 1943 Read more...

One of the first Cathedrals of the Great Deans. With a peripheral exonarthex. Extended vertically and horizontally westwards from 1757 to 1760 (belfry repair 1784, demolition 1804, reconstruction 1807). Some of its icons were painted by E, Tzane Bountalis and G. Chrisoloras (17th and 18th c.) Read more...

Built by the Monk Nikodimos. Was the parish of Corfiot Epirots. Owned by fraternities (Furriers and goldsmiths guilds). Three-aisled timber-roofed basilica. Restructured (vertical extension) in 1832, based on plans of the corfiot architect I. Chronis. The wooden iconostasis was reconstructed in 1875 by Neapolitan technicians. The ourania was painted by N. Koutoulis (18th c.) Read more...

The Holy Relic of St Spyridon, patron saint of Corfu, reposes in a 19th-century wrought-silver reliquary, set in a side chapel to the right of the Sanctuary. The church, erected in 1589, is in itself one of the town’s most important post-Byzantine monuments, and possesses priceless treasures and votive offerings. Christian Orthodox faithful from all continents arrive here to pay Read more...

S.Nicolo dei Vecchi One of the richest churches owned by fraternities (noble families) and the Cathedral of Great Deans until 1712. More oblong than usual, resembling the form of the Antivouniotissa and Kremasti churches, with some variations due to the inclined ground. One of the few examples with a pulpit. The Royal Door is decorated with precious icons attributed to Read more...

Owned by a fraternity of shoe-makers 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...

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...

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, 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...