Tutto Sightseeing

Close to the frequented beach of Laganas lies the most nostalgic part of old Zakynthos, Sarakina Italian Mansion, the last remaining house of Italian architecture. This beautiful country house lies deserted at the top of a hill, amidst a lush green forest and brings back memories of a rich island and the large Italian country houses that were spread around Leggi tutto...

The Naval Museum of Zakynthos offers some very important insight on the development of the merchant and military navy, and the great impact that certain events had on the Greek navy, such as the Greek revolution, the two World Wars, and other decisive events, all included in the Naval museum records. However, Zakynthos does not have just one naval museum, Leggi tutto...

The Monastery of Agios Georgios Krimnon (or Gremnon, or Vrahon) is located on the northwestern side of the island, just above Navagio Bay. In fact, a few meters from this monastery is the spot that gives the best view down to Navagio Beach and the Ionian Sea. Founded in 1535, many renowned ecclesiastical men lived there, including Agios Gerasimos, the Leggi tutto...

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

The Helmis National History Museum is located in the small village of Agia Marina, in the center of Zakynthos, only 15 km from the capital of the island. The mountainous nature of the village matches perfectly with the museum, whose exhibits represent the rich flora and fauna of Zakynthos and Greece in general. In fact, this is the only museum Leggi tutto...

The church of Agia Mavra in Maherado was built in the 14th century and it is among the most important churches in Zakynthos. It has an imposing Venetian bell tower next to the door. The church celebrates the memory of Agia Mavra on May 3rd. Leggi tutto...

The Monastery of Panagia Eleftherotria is located in Lagopodo, next to Maherado and very close to the church of Santa Mavra. Its architecture looks more like a castle than a monastery. The location gives an amazing view to the countryside of the island. Leggi tutto...

The Monastery of Panagia Spiliotissa is located on the northern side of the island. Constructed on the edge of a steep cliff, this monastery is surrounded by lush greenery. Leggi tutto...

This lovely church is located on the southern side of the village and it is surrounded by a small park. The church itself and the bell tower are very large. Leggi tutto...

The Church of Agios Nikolaos in Kiliomenos is a Venetian church with an impressive bell tower. Quite interesting is the fact that the church and the bell tower are separated by the street, looking like two different units. Leggi tutto...