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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…
Resistance continued to grow among the Cittadini, Popolari and some of the peasants to…
The French garrison forces on Zakynthos included 444 men and 47 officers, their…
After the departure of the French, the intervention of the allies followed, and the…
The Treaty of Campoformio signed on 18 October 1797 dismantled the Venetian Republic…
Many of the Zakynthian patriotic revolutionaries coalesced around the figure of the…
By the time of the French Revolution, the Republic of Venice was already in serious…
Although it is difficult to entirely document the fullest extent of…
The Orlov Revolt was a Greek uprising primarily centred in the Peloponnese. It erupted…
The Seventh Venetian-Ottoman War (or the Second Morean War) was fought between the…
Following the fall of various Venetian-occupied cities and forts in mainland Greece…
The Morean War (or Sixth Ottoman–Venetian War) was fought between 1684 and 1699. The…
The Fifth Ottoman–Venetian War was fought over the island of Crete, Venice’s…
Zakynthos was considered a relatively wealthy island throughout the period of the…
Venetian rule was anything but peaceful during the period of the occupation. The…
Another key source of Zakynthian refugees and influence on Zakynthian culture…
The life of Saint Dionysios of Zakynthos provides a clue as to life during the early…
The people of Zakynthos contributed to the famous Battle of Lepanto not only due to…
Shortly after the establishment of Venetian rule in 1484, Venice sought to repopulate…
The Turkish naval squadron returned to Zakynthos and anchored near Argassi. The naval…
During the early 16th century, the Venetian Republic had refrained from partaking in…
A little earlier, on 17 August 1500, the admiral of the fleet, Benedetto Pesaro and…
Bayezid II made further demands on the Venetian Republic in the following months which…
The Second Ottoman–Venetian War (1499–1503) saw the Ottoman Turks, under the command…
Ottoman rule lasted only until 22 April 1484; however, the Ottoman Turks did not…