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Church of Saint Spiridon
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Ιωαννα
April 20, 2022
100 m από το Piccolo Centrale η σημαντικότερη εκκλησία του νησιού, ο πολιούχος της Κέρκυρας. 100m from Piccolo Centrale you can find Saint Spyridon Church.
Magda
January 5, 2020
The Saint Spyridon Church is a Greek Orthodox church located in Corfu, Greece. It was built in the 1580s. It houses the relics of Saint Spyridon and it is located in the old town of Corfu. It is the most famous church in Corfu.[
Χριστίνα
April 11, 2018
Greek Orthodox church. Most famous in Corfu. Its bell tower is the highest spot of the town. The locals have deep faith in Saint Spyridon, who is considered the keeper of Corfu. Inside the church, which is located just behind Liston, there are the remains of the saint. According to the local customs, his remains are carried around the town of Corfu in a very peaceful litany four times a year to celebrate his miracles (Palm Sunday, Good Friday, August 11th, first Sunday of November). The litanies are accompanied by the local bands and they remain a strong tradition on Corfu. It is worth to notice the famous "Sky", the roof of the temple, which is divided into 17 parts with gold frames.
Greek Orthodox church. Most famous in Corfu. Its bell tower is the highest spot of the town. The locals have deep faith in Saint Spyridon, who is considered the keeper of Corfu. Inside the church, which is located just behind Liston, there are the remains of the saint. According to the local customs…
Christof
May 30, 2022
Corfu’s foremost church is from 1580 and its Renaissance bell tower is the highest in the Ionian Islands. Hosting the relics of St Spyridon, brought to Corfu City from Constantinople in the 15th century, the church moved to this location after its predecessor was demolished to make way for the citadel. The marble iconostasis catches the eye for its classical lines, with a pediment and Corinthian columns bordering the paintings. The ceiling is also stunning, with gilded stuccowork around paintings that were first composed by Panagiotis Doxaras in the 18th century, but had to be repainted after deterioration. To the side of the iconostasis is the entrance to the crypt to where the saint’s remains are kept in a double sarcophagus plated with silver leaf.
Corfu’s foremost church is from 1580 and its Renaissance bell tower is the highest in the Ionian Islands. Hosting the relics of St Spyridon, brought to Corfu City from Constantinople in the 15th century, the church moved to this location after its predecessor was demolished to make way for the cita…
Stamatoula
February 9, 2022
In Corfu Town - The architecture of the church is typical of the Venetian architecture that dominates all over the Old Town of Corfu.
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