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Church of Saint Spiridon
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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…
In Corfu Town - The architecture of the church is typical of the Venetian architecture that dominates all over the Old Town of Corfu.
The church of Saint Spyridon was initially built in Sarocco sqare, Corfu Town. However, in 1590 it was erected in its present location. The architecture of the church is typical of the Venetian architecture that dominates the Old Town of Corfu. Its bell tower is the highest in town. Saint Spyridon is considered the keeper of Corfu. According to legend, he has saved the island four times from the Ottoman invasion, one of the reasons that this church is so beloved.. Spyridon, often shortened to Spyros, is very common name on the island and the locals will still refer to their saint protector in an oath. The church, which is located just behind Liston, holds the supposed remains of the saint.
The church of Saint Spyridon was initially built in Sarocco sqare, Corfu Town. However, in 1590 it was erected in its present location. The architecture of the church is typical of the Venetian architecture that dominates the Old Town of Corfu. Its bell tower is the highest in town. Saint Spyridon i…
Saint Spyridon is the patron saint of the island of Corfu where he is called "Saint Spyridon, the Keeper of the City" for the miracle of expelling the plague from the island.
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