Platytera Monastery

Corfu, Greece

Platytera Monastery is situated in Corfu city not far from the new port. It was built in 1743 but had a short life because during the war French-Russian-Turk (1799) it was destroyed. Then it was reconstructed and became one of the most important monasteries of the island for the mortal remains of Capodistria, president of Greece, and Tsavellas, hero of revolution, which are inside. This monastery is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin and, from the architectonic point of view, is constituted of a portico on three sides and a bell tower, with a domed top, that acts as an entrance.

It is famous especially for the works that are inside: there are icons, frescoes and relics of the 17th century realized by Pulakis, Tzanes, Klotza, Kantunis and Kutuzis, some among the most famous iconoclasts and painters of that age.

References:

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Address

Palaiokastritsas 1, Corfu, Greece

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Details

Founded: 1743
Category: Religious sites in Greece

More Information

www.corfu-kerkyra.eu

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Christoforos Papakonstantinou (4 years ago)
"The Father of Modern Greece" lies here. The one and only real head of state since its independence. And a very beautiful monastery.

George Kontogouris (4 years ago)
A nice monastery within the city

Antonis Ginis (4 years ago)
a monastery in the town of Corfu, really nice to visit.

Reiner Schwope (6 years ago)
This monastery is a romantic place. I enjoy this unique place every time I stay there. And you have also fantastic view to the Ionion see.

Andrei David (6 years ago)
Worh it. Peacefull and warm place

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