Zakynthos Town

Zakynthos (called Zante by the Venetians) is one of the most popular islands of Greece and can be very busy. Because the island lies completely in the south of the Ionian island there are not that many opportunities for the island-hoppers. The only frequent connection by ferry is with the mainland. Unfortunately, this island did not escape the earthquake in 1953. Zakynthos Town was almost 90% destroyed during the great earthquake in 1953. Many of the important buildings and churches in Zakynthos city were more or less restored to the original state by old building plans, which largely gave the her old face back. Yet not everything looks authentic. Zakynthos is thus a mixture of old, reconstructed and new buildings. The port is big and runs the entire length of the town. Here are all the facilities such as ticketshop, hotels and tavernas. Only the bus station is a street behind the port. The ferries that normally dock in the northern port of Zakynthos. Most of the life is to be found in the northern part of the twon, where the beach is as well. The city of Zakynthos is the largest town and capital of the island in the Zakynthos Ionian Sea. Zakynthos city has around 13,000 inhabitants (2006). The port of Zakynthos is home to many fishing boats. One of the main buildings is the Dionisios Church, which is a replica of the original. Above the town the hills rise up steeply. On these hills are the remnants of an old Venetian Kastro, which was also heavily damaged during the earthquake. It is no longer an important landmark but the views from the kastro are impressive. The port of Zakynthos is home to many fishing boats.