Tel: 0030 6941543334 | Email: info@avalontravel-kefalonia.gr
Tel: 0030 6941543334 | Email: info@avalontravel-kefalonia.gr
DESCRIPTION
Culture, history, tradition…. A walk through the city of Zakynthos the capital of the island which the Venetians called ‘Fior di Levante’.
The church of St. Nicolas of the molos, located in Solomos square, is the only building in Venetian style (17 th Century ) that survived the earthquake in 1953, which makes it a unique example of old architecture.
The main square was named after Dionysios Solomos, the Greece’s national poet who wrote the ‘Hymn to Liberty’ the national anthem.
We will visit the museum and mausoleum of Solomos and Kalvos wich present local art handcrafts such as paintings of the 18 th and 19 th century, carved pottery, sculptures, ancient musical instruments, clothes and weapons of noble families.
We couldn’t skip the oldest mandolato (nougat) workshop in the city. Mandolato and pasteli are an integral culinary part of the life of locals.
At the end of the port, the church of St. Dionysios, the patron saint of the island, imposes its presence. The bell tower is a landmark of the city as it stands out among the different buildings recognizable as soon as your enter the port. The interior of the church is meticulously detailed with frescoes, lamp holders and colours.
We will walk along the busy pedestrian street, Alexandrou Roma, full of shops and small cafes where locals enjoy moments of everyday life.
As our journey comes to a close, we raise our glasses to the memories made and the flavors savored. The time spent together in this enchanting local wine bar has been nothing short of extraordinary. May the taste of these exceptional wines linger in your heart, a memento of our shared experience.
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