Church of Saint Nicholas of the Baths

Faliraki

The church of Saint Nicholas of the Baths (Agios Nikolaos ton Loutron) is located in Faliraki in the area of Loutra (Baths) from which it was named after. According to sources the church existed since 1502 but a preserved inscription states that it was built in 1579. Originally, the church belonged to the Katsina family. At the beginning of the 20th century, the church as property was transferred to the State and then it was renovated. According to tradition, the church was erected in memory of the passing of the relics of Agios Nikolaos from the island in 1087 when the relics were being transfered to Bari in Italy. This occasion is celebrated on 20 May.

Categories

Religious Tourism

Areas of Interest

Venetian Period

Post Byzantine Era

Belltowers

Places of worship

Routes

Coexistence of religious beliefs in the Historic Center of Corfu town

It’s a seaside route extending from the Old to the New Fortress

Accessibility

Uneven surface (Cobbled surface)

Downslope

Uphill slope

Slippery surface when raining

Visiting Hours

Open only while church service. Information:(+30) 26610 39912, (+30) 26610 41710 Email : info@imcorfu.gr

This photograph has been created by the Laboratory of Interactive Arts of the Department of Audio and Visual Arts of the Ionian University, in the framework of the project "Digital Tour Guide using Augmented Reality and Holograms", which is co-funded by the European Union, as part of the Operational Program "Ionian Islands 2014-2020", Integrated Information System: 5031254.

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