Church of St Spyridon
Undoubtfully the most impressive of the churches on the island and Corfu town’s most important post-Byzantine monument!
The church was builded in the 1580s in the heart of Old Town, right behind Liston. You can admire yourself its bell tower, the highest one in the Ionian Islands and its red dome that you first see when you arrive by boat to Corfu. The church’s crypt houses the remains of the saint himself in a double sarcophagus. Venetian silver and stunning paintings decorate the church, making it a truly breath-taking interior that even you do not have religious affiliation you will appreciate it. The marble iconostasis catches the eye for its classical lines, with a pediment and Corinthian columns bordering the paintings. The church also possesses priceless treasures and votive offerings. This saint is the protector of the island, as the legend says that he saved the town from famine, plaque and siege, and made a great number of miracles in the 17th century.
