Saint Dionisios (St.Dennis) - Zakynthos Sights - Zante Sights
Saint Dionysios (St.Dennis) Zante Town - Zakynthos
St Dionysios Church is the most important on the island as it is
dedicated to Saint Dionysios the patron saint of Zakynthos and his body
is held in the Church in a silver casket. Founded in 1708 it was updated
50 years later and also renovated in the year 2000. It has a Venetian
appearance and the bell tower is a direct copy of St Marco's in Venice.
The Church has a lovely location looking over the waterfront and is
instantly recognisable when approaching the capital by boat. At night
the lights that frame the bell tower create pretty reflections on the
water in the harbour. A big festival is held in Zante town for three
days, starting on St Dionysios's name day - the 24^th of August and the
Saints body is paraded through the town centre followed by marching
bands- it is a time of celebration and is popular with locals and
tourists. Next to the church stands the monastery of St Dionysios and a
museum explaining the history of the Church and Saint Dionysios.
Find St Dionysios Church on GoogleEarth™
St. Dionysios Caves Photo Gallery click to enlarge
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