Palaiokastritsa, GR

Monastery of Paleokastritsa

Paleokastritsa is one of the oldest monasteries on the island of Corfu, dating back to 1225.

About this building

Also known as the monastery of the Holy Theotokos, Paleokastritsa stands on the edge of a cliff overlooking the sea. It was built after the finding of the icon of the Holy Theotokos or Virgin Mary. The monastery was destroyed by the Turks and rebuilt in 1572. Since then it has had different uses and undergone several restorations.

Access to the monastery is via a steep path from the beach.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments

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Corfu Cathedral

Corfu Cathedral was built in 1553 and renovated in 1658. The cathedral was then completely destroyed by the Germans during the Second World War on the night of September 13, 1943. The reconstruction was completed in 1970.

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