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CHURCHES & MONASTERIES

The church of Agios Nikolaos

The church of Agios Nikolaos is located at the town centre. It was built in 1687, with the permission of Venetians; it was damaged from the earthquakes of 18th and 19th century and was restored in 1830. The church has beautiful entrances and windows of unique art as well, in baroque style. Its channel screen is really imposing and its icons are made by Ioannis Roussos and Spiridonas Ventouras.

Τhe church of Kimisis Yperagias Theotokou (Assumption of Virgin Mary)

Τhe church of Kimisis Yperagias Theotokou is located at the narrow piece of land which closes Lefkada’s lagoon on the north west side. It has one chamber with a large semi circular arch.

It was built around 1460-1503 has suffered a lot of earthquakes. The wooden channel screen is simple and fine while the icon of Panagia Hodeghetria, to which the temple is dedicated, is made by Tomazo Tzen, and is obviously influenced by Byzantine’s tradition.

The church of Agios Minas

The church of Agios Minas is close to the Pantokratoras temple and is well known for its magnificent wooden channel screen and the icons made by the famous artist Kontarinis, Rousos, Doksaras, Koutouzi, Ventoura etc. The church built in baroque style was founded in 1707 with the permission of the Venetians and was quit small at first. Then it was rebuilt as it was pretty damaged in 1724 and stands to this day in that form.