Church of Saint Dionysios
Ιερός Ναός Αγίου Διονυσίου
A church housing the remains of Zakynthos’s patron saint in a silver casket. Its tall bell tower is a landmark of the harbour, and the interior gleams with gold.
The church stands at the southern end of the harbour in Zakynthos Town. Completed in 1948, it is one of the few buildings to survive the 1953 earthquake. Its bell tower, modelled on St Mark’s Campanile, is a landmark of the harbour. The remains of St Dionysios rest in a silver casket and draw a steady stream of worshippers, while the ceilings and walls inside are covered in gold decoration and murals. The church art museum next door holds icons and manuscripts from the Strofades Monastery. Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees; entry is free.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–22:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Solomos Square
- Museum of Post-Byzantine Art of Zakynthos
- Museum of Solomos and Eminent Zakynthians
- Venetian Castle of Zakynthos
- Bochali Viewpoint
- Mount Skopos
- Laganas Beach
- Tsilivi Beach