The architecture of Zakynthos Greece (Zante)has been influenced
by the Western Europe’s culture: by the Venetians,
the French and the English who conquered the island.
This is why Zakynthian architecture combines both
Baroque and Renaissance styles. There are a few examples of these styles around town and can be seeb in structures such as the Argasi bridge.
The capital of the island used to be full of beautiful
two and three storied manor houses with fine arcades,
of churches and of |
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neoclassical
buildings.
All of these were destroyed with the huge earthquake of 1953.
Almost all
the mansions collapsed except for a few that are housing,
today, the Public Services of the island, some churches
too.
Fortunately one of the most beautiful neoclassical buildings |
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The
churches’ architecture is very interesting and characterized
by their belfries, usually built right next to the church,
looking like small towers.
Those churches are different from
the Byzantine ones; the central building is long and
low and has a unique aisle, similar to the Western Europe’s
churches.
Nowadays,despite the earthquake
and the growth of tourism,the inhabitants of Zakynthos
try to maintain and preserve the traditional architecture
of the island. |
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