Corfu's main church dates from 1580, and its Renaissance bell tower is the Ionian Islands' tallest.
The church was relocated to this place after its predecessor was dismantled to make room for the fortress. It houses the remains of St Spyridon, which were transported to Corfu city from Constantinople in the 15th century.
The marble iconostasis is visually appealing because to its classical features, which include a pediment and Corinthian columns that surround the paintings. The ceiling is likewise magnificent, with gold stucco-work around paintings prepared by Panagiotis Doxaras in the 18th century but redone due to degradation. To the left of the iconostasis is the entrance to the crypt, which contains the saint's relics in a double tomb covered in silver leaf.
