Zakynthos Sights & Attractions - Page 2

Naval Museum

Naval Museum

Museums
​​ Tsilivi

The Naval Museum of Tsilivi exhibits aquarelles presenting the history of the Greek Navy from the 18th century until today, including ship models, nautical uniforms, books, and photographs.

Vrysakia Aqueduct

Vrysakia Aqueduct

Other
​​ Argassi Village

The Vrysakia aqueduct is located near the town of Argassi. Several remains of buildings have been discovered in this area.

Sarakina Italian Mansion

Sarakina Italian Mansion

Other
​​ Laganas

Close to the busy beach of Laganas lies Sarakina Mansion, the only house of Italian architecture that still stands in Zakynthos.

Xenopoulos Museum

Xenopoulos Museum

Museums
​​ Town

This museum is dedicated to Gregorios Xenopoulos, a famous Greek playwriter born in Zakynthos. It is housed in the ancestral mansion of the writer and it houses his manuscripts, photos, and personal items.

Metropolis of Zakynthos

Churches
​​ Town

The Metropolitan Church of Agios Nikolaos is a distinguished Orthodox church in Zakynthos Town that has a simple exterior design and a luxurious interior, boasting a beautiful dome and a gold templon.

Damianos Cave

Other
​​ Agalas

Damianos Cave is a double-entrance cave in the fields of Agalas that boasts mesmerizing views over the countryside while also being a part of a local myth.

Andronios Wells

Other
​​ Agalas

Andronios Wells is a sight in southern Zakynthos that features eleven old water wells amidst large olive trees and vineyards.

Church of Agia Paraskevi

Churches
​​ Volimes

Agia Paraskevi is a picturesque Orthodox church in Volimes that showcases fantastic interior designs and a bell tower while also hosting festivities annually.

Temple of Saint Spyridon

Churches
​​ Volimes

Saint Spyridon is a temple with an impressive exterior design, boasting a beautiful blue color and a bell tower, though it still remains unfinished.

Church of Panagia Faneromeni

Churches
​​ Lithakia

The impressive Church of Panagia Faneromeni is a single-aisle basilica with a wooden, triangular roof, lots of icons, a handful of wall frescoes, and a bell tower.

Agricultural Museum

Agricultural Museum

Museums
​​ Katastari

In the village of Pigadakia, 2 km from Katastari, lies a small folklore and agricultural museum. Established in 1998, this museum exhibits the life of a traditional Greek village.

Monastery of Ioannis Prodromos

Churches
​​ Alykes

This post-Byzantine monastery is constructed in a lush scenery above Alykes. Its interior has many works of art and icons of great value.