Zakynthos Town

With catholic churches, castles, and Italian houses, the presence of Venetians is apparent all over this town. Don't skip the Bochali viewpoint.

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A panoramic picture showing the town and the port of Zakynthos.
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Zakynthos Town Attractions

The amazing view of Zakynthos town on a photo taken from the veranda of the Latas Café at Bóchali area.
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Bochali Panoramic View Point

A place with fantastic view over Zakynthos town. There are nice coffeeshops and restaurants. Steep uphill but fit people should be fine.

A photo of the Dionysios Solomos Square of Zakynthos Town where the statue of the poet and theater are visible.
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Solomos Square

The central and largest square of Zakynthos town honors the poet who wrote the lyrics of the Greek national anthem, Dionysios Solomos.

Giant sea turtle statue at the entrance of the Sea Turtle Rescue Center in the area of Gerakas on Zakynthos.
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Zakynthos Sea Turtle Rescue Center

Gerakas

Volunteers and scientists work together rescuing sea turtles here. There is an information center, an exhibition, and a nice souvenir shop.

The main entrance of the Bochali Venetian Castle of Zakynthos.
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Bochali Venetian Castle

A 1480 Venetian fort, taken over by Ottomans, then recaptured. Lots of history. It's a nice walk mostly under shade but signage is poor.

Zakynthos Town Things to Do

An image of the exterior of the church of St. Dennis (Agios Dionisios) on the island of Zakynthos.
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St. Dionysios of Zakynthos Church

This modern church is dedicated to the island's patron, St. Dionysios, and hosts relics and impressive hagiography.

The front side and the main entrance of the San Marco Catholic Church in Zakynthos Town.
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St. Marks (San Marco) Catholic Church

San Marco Catholic church was built in 1518. Its Mass welcomes everyone and is held in Polish, Italian, and other languages.

A picture of the exterior of the Church Agios Nikolaos of Molos in Zakynthos Town.
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Church Agios Nikolaos of Molos

Founded in 1561, the Church of Agios Nikolaos of Molos is the only major Venetian structure to have survived the 1953 earthquake.

Zakynthos Town Why visit?

  • Almost razed to the ground by a devastating 1953 earthquake.
  • Mostly known abroad by its Latin name, Zante.
  • In antiquity, founders of Zakantha, today's Sagunto, Spain.

Zakynthos Town Museums

A picture of the exterior of the House / Museum «Casa Ugo Foscolo» in Zakynthos Town.
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House / Museum «Casa Ugo Foscolo»

The rebuilt house where Ugo Foscolo, an Italian writer, revolutionary, and poet spent the first part of his life.

The front side and the main entrance of the museum of D. Solomos & Eminent People of Zakynthos.
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Museum of D. Solomos & Eminent People of Zakynthos

The museum houses the Mausoleum of Greek poets Dionysios Solomos and Andreas Kalvos. Unfortunately, there are no exhibit explanations in English.

Hagiography icons hosted by the Byzantine Museum of Zakynthos.
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Zakynthos' Museum (Byzantine Αrt)

The Byzantine Art Museum hosts religious items explained by signs mostly in Greek. In the free-entry room, there's a replica of pre-quake Zakynthos.

Zakynthos Town Day Trips

An overview of the Keri bay with the beach and its small harbor.
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Keri (Limni Keri)

Zakynthos

It is a small seasonal lake and a fully evolved touristic settlement with a picturesque beach surrounded by souvenir shops and tavernas.

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