Zakinthos, Greece Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The town, like the island, is known as both ZÁKYNTHOS and Zante. This former "Venice of the East" ( Zante, Fior di Levante , "Flower of the Levant", in an Italian jingle), rebuilt on the old plan, has bravely tried to re-create some of its style, though reinforced concrete can only do so much. The town stretches beyond the length of the wide and busy harbour, its main section bookended by the grand Platía Solomoú at the north, and the church of Áyios Dhionysios , patron saint of the island, at the south. The church is well worth a visit for the dazzling giltwork and fine modern … more »