Corfu sustained a long tradition of icon painting and, with Crete (another Venetian posession), was one of Greece’s major centers for the art form. Of note, amid the many Corfiot pieces on display on an upper floor of the Church of the Panagia Andivoumniotissa, is the distinct influence of Western artistic traditions on highly stylized Byzantine forms. No doubt due to the island’s close ties with Venice and proximity to the West, shades of the Renaissance creep into the naturalistic depictions of the various saints and sinners, often set against distinctly Italian-looking backgrounds. A wonderful swath of mosaic flooring is from an early Christian church in the ancient city of Paleopolis, the ruins of which litter the grounds of Mon Repos, south of town. Allow one hour to see the museum.
Corfu
Travel Guide
Corfu› Attraction
Byzantine Museum
Church of the Panagia Andivoumniotissa, Arseniou Mourayio
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Kerkira
Hours
Tues–Sun 8:30am–3pm
Phone
26610/38313
Prices
Admission 2€
Web site
Byzantine Museum
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