Saint Spyridon Church

The Holy Church of Saint Spyridon is dedicated to the Patron Saint of Corfu (Kerkyra), Agios Spyridon, also known as the ‘Keeper of the City'. The church was built in 1590 at its current location and is the first destination one spot when one arrives in the Old Town of Corfu. Its bell tower is the highest spot in the town.

The locals looked up to Agios Spyridon as a savior because he had saved the Ionion island multiple times from the Ottoman invasion and, therefore, had immense faith in him.  It is a beautiful white church that houses the relics of the ‘patron saint and protector’ It is the most important religious monument of Corfu where people can see, pray and touch the silver casket where his preserved Holy body is rested, maintaining the temperature of a living body. The building has beautiful interiors, follows the typical Venetian architecture, and is very atmospheric.