The architecture of Paxi is very interesting, as it keeps many great examples of the eptanesian architectural style.
The architecture of this island can be appreciated in the ordinary houses, which remain almost untouched along centuries. The most representative ones can be found in Gaios, the capital and main port of the island, as well as in the areas of Laka and Longos, to the north.
Houses generally have two floors, tiled roofs and are painted in soft, bright colors. |
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They also have nice balconies, which is a characteristic of the Ionian architecture.
There are also some old mansions, hidden among the vast olive groves and some old farm-houses. Some of them are made by stone and keep their water tanks.
The island has many old oil-presses as well as picturesque mills and storehouses. The Venetian fortress in Agios Nikolaos, dating from 1423, is also a great sample of the Venetian architectural style that dominates the island. |
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The churches of Paxi, mainly influenced by the Venetian presence, are also worth to visit. There is a good number of old chapels, usually white- washed with a colored door and window friezes.
The most remarkable ones are the Ipapanti church in Gramatikeika village, the church of Estavromenos in Fontana village and Agios Nikolaos church in Longos. Stroll around Paxi and experience its great architectural features by yourself! It is certainly interesting to see how this small island maintains its historical roots through its buildings! |
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