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Ζakynthos Τown

THE CAPITAL
Η Πρωτεύουσα

Capital and the port of the island, and its old house, with countryards
Zakynthos town spreads at the foot of the drowned in jasmine, with its authentic
hill below the castle. Here, buildings and coffeehouses and its restaurants, where
mansions are preserved in their char- the old music of Zakynthos can be heard.
acteristic ochre color, with loggias and
Venetian galleries. Above Bochali, the Venetian castle stands
out with its excellent panoramic view of
The Monastery of Agios Dionysios is today’s Zakynthos town and the Ioni-
worth a visit the holly relics of the same an Sea Stranis Hill, which inspired the
name are preserved here. So do the verses of Greek national anthem, by
outstanding museum of the monastery Dionysios Solomos, with its outstanding
and the very interesting museums of the panoramic view towards the modern
town. town of Zakynthos and the Ionian Sea,
will impress you.
The area of Bochali, below the castle will
enchant you with its small, quiet streets Just one walk on the streets of the town

STORE OPENING HOURS
Shops are open : Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - Friday / 9:00am - 14:00pm & 18:00am - 21:00pm
Wednesday - Saturday / 9:00am - 14:00pm
Sunday / Closed
Tourists Shops : Open 7 days a week / 9:00am - 21:00pm
*Fine examples of folk art and crafts are displayed in shops all over the island: hand-woven textiles and em-
broideries with intricate designs, objects of all kinds carved out of olive wood, silver utensils and jewellery.

Taste the famous “mantolato” Zakynthian nougat
And don’t forget to buy Cologne & Local cheece