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Zakynthian cuisine is typical of the Ionian islands. The food on the island of…
Zakynthos is an island, which for many years was under the occupation of the…
Giostra is one of the oldest events known which takes place during the Zakynthian…
The Caretta-caretta sea turtles have chosen Zakynthos (Zante) as their main…
20th Century: In line with the western artistic movements The first modern stepsGreek…
19th Century: In search of a visual identityThe history of the visual arts is similar…
During the past few decadew the transportation network of the country was modernised…
Through the centuries, the theatre never ceased to exist and to influence the way of…
It`s great fun shopping locally for typically regional goods such as olives, cheeses,…
Greek music has developed over many centuries and has been subject to various…
During the War of Independence and after the liberation of the country, the leading…
Dictionary EN Dictionary GR Greek Numbers Arithmi Αριθμοί 1 ena ένα 2 dio δύο 3 tria…
Apart from giving birth to Dionysus, patron god of wine, Greece is the birthplace of…
STARTERS SALADS SIDE DISHES TZAZIKIIngredients:500 grams (1/2 quart) of Greek yoghurt…
OLIVE OILOlive oil plays a unique role in Greek dietary habits, being the basis of all…
Although there were many gods, goddesses, lesser gods and so on, there were twelve who…
The islands are Greece`s chief morphological trait and an integral part of the…
What distinguishes traditional Greek cuisine is a combination of the following…
The Greek coast has a total length of approximately 16,000 km. Half of these are on…
Greece has been divided traditionally into the following geographical regions: The…
The unique tastes of Greece guarantee that you are in for many culinary surprises…
Greece is endowed with a variety of flora unrivalled in Europe (some 5,500 species of…
EntertainmentGreece is famous for its vivid lifestyle. All visitors may have an…
The first full-length Greek film was produced in 1914. The country`s major…
The churches, places intended to meet the needs of Christian worship, are a…
Civilisation is the sum total of the material and cultural achievements of a group of…
Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. Annually it welcomes…
PopulationLast count 2011 (40.650) Zakynthos (Zante) belongs to Ionian Islands complex…
The National Marine Park of Zakynthos (N.M.P.Z.) was founded by Decree law , in…
It’s been many Centuries since Homer described in the “Odyssey”, the…
Dolphins symbolize freedom, joy, power, and the glory and harmony of nature. They are…
Southern Zakynthos (Zante) and the islands Strofades represent a very important…
The island is particularly rich in flora and fauna giving a great opportunity for an…
January07/01 : St. John Baptist Day. Public feast at Prodromos monastery in Galaro…
Among the greatest festivals are the ones of “Panigyria”, the character of…
A great religious celebration which is important for its ceremonial in Zakynthos…
Elements which characterise the substance of the Zakynthians, are the traditional…
The people of Zakynthos adore dancing, singing and music. During the Venetian Rule,…
Popular Theatre in Zakynthos (Zante), represents a remarkable folklore element.Theatre…
According to the tradition, Christianity was propagated in Zakynthos (Zante), around…
In the fields of Fine Arts, Zakynthos (Zante) demostrates remarkable works, as in the…
Zante CurrantThe black raisin is cultivated in many places in Zakynthos and is used…
Over the centuries, Zakynthos has produced highly significant personalities, whose…
On the island of Zakynthos (Zante), one will find lovely hand-made embroidery, rugs…
Architecture in Zakynthos (Zante) grew in the last centuries, and mainly adopted…
In the emerald waters of the Ionian, at the south-western end of Greece lies…
The magnificent image of the coastline of Zakynthos offers a unique journey. There is…
The east side of the island is known for its sandy beaches, its moderate development,…
Rizochoria (Root villages) took their name from their location at the foot of mount…
One of the most beautiful villages of Zakynthos is Macherado. Admire the church…
The first tour in the city starts from high up in the Hill of the Castle…
The beach of Lagana is the longest beach on the island, with shallow, warm, calm…
Argasi is the tourist resort closest to the city, with sandy, safe beaches and many…
During the Nazi occupation of Greece, Mayor Karrer and Bishop Chrysostomos refused…
Mussolini-led Italy invaded Greece in October 1940 but the invasion was halted after…
The First World War period was dominated by two parties on Zakynthos, the Romas and…
On the 5th of June of 1864, with the treaty which was signed in London between…
Around the time of other revolutionary movements in Europe in 1848, the Party of…
On 30 September 1821, following the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence, an…
On the 19th of September of 1809 there appeared in Zakynthos (Zante) three frigates…
The beginning of the Greek War of Independence resulted in a number of land and naval…
The Battle of Lala (9–13 June 1821) was one of the first major conflicts of the Greek…
With the outbreak of the Greek War of Independence, one of its leaders, Alexander…
The Filiki Eteria (or Society of Friends) was a secret 19th-century organization…
After the capture of Zakynthos, Kefalonia and Ithaci, in March 1810, Oswald and…
A year after the initial French Napoleonic occupation of Zakynthos, the wider European…
In 1806, the Ottoman Empire declared war on the Russian Empire; and thereafter, the…
After continued tension throughout the Ionian Islands, the constitution of the…
The governance of Zakynthos was also made difficult by the intervention of other…
After a long period of negotiations, on 21 March 1800 the Treaty of Constantinople was…