Church of Saint Spyridon
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Σπυρίδωνος
The church of Corfu's patron saint. Its red-roofed bell tower is the tallest building in the Old Town, and the church holds the saint's relics and draws large crowds of worshippers.
The church was built in 1590. Its bell tower, modelled on the Greek Church of Saint George in Venice, is the Old Town's skyline landmark. Inside, the ceiling features oil paintings in gilded frames. In a side chapel on the right, the 4th-century saint's remains rest in a silver coffin, and worshippers queue to kiss it and pray for blessings. Every year on Palm Sunday, Easter Saturday, 11 August and the first Sunday of November, the relics are carried in procession around the town. Entry is free. Dress appropriately, covering shoulders and knees. Photography is forbidden inside.
Opening hours
About 07:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Liston
- Old Town of Corfu
- Antivouniotissa Museum
- Museum of Asian Art of Corfu
- Spianada Square
- New Fortress of Corfu
- Archaeological Museum of Corfu
- Old Fortress of Corfu