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A large square (Solomos Square) boarded by elegant arcaded buildings
was given the name of the famous Greek poet Dionysios Solomos, creator
of the Greek National Hymn. A museum dedicated to the life and work
of the poet has been built close to the Plateia (square) Agiou Markou.
A Museum of post-Byzantine art is also standing on Solomos Square,
and a museum exhibiting information about the life and work of the
Greek novelist and play writer Grigorios Xenopoulos can be found close
to the Church of Agios Dionysios
On the left end of the waterfront lies the impressive church of Agios
Dionysios dedicated to the saint patron of Zante whose corpse is kept
in a silver carved reliquary. Some beautiful and valuable wall paintings
are housed in the church.
The gate and the outer walls of a Venetian fortress that used to overlook
the capital are standing on a hill; from this spot one can admire
an astonishing view over the capital and its surroundings.
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beach resort of Argasi is 5 kilometres south of the capital of Zante
in an area very popular among tourists which attracts many visitors
every year.
The village has experienced a large touristy development, mostly because
of its proximity to the capital; the road passing through the village
full with a huge number of hotels, taverns, bars and touristy shops.
Argasi has a sandy beach proposing various water sports and extending
for a kilometre. Some beautiful and interesting churches can be found
and visited around the area.
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Maherado village is the second largest village
of the island of Zante and has a population of 10.000 inhabitants.
It is lying 10 kilometres west of the capital. Visitors can admire
the 14th century Church of Agia Mavra which possesses an impressive
Venetian belfry as well as some fine frescoes and icons. The fame
of the church is due to the miraculous icon of Agia
Mavra that it is housing and which is submerged by various offerings;
among those is the valuable and beautiful jewel offered by Queen Olga.
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KERI
Keri is a traditional village which lays 20 kilometres south-west
of the capital of Zante with a population of about 700 inhabitants.
It is a quiet and charming village standing on the top of a verdant
hill and embellished by traditional stone houses and narrow streets.
A magnificent view over the Ionian Sea can be seen from the lovely
central square of the village.
Panagia Keriotissa is the church of the village and houses an icon
believed to have miraculous properties.
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Zante Town is the capital of the island and its main harbour and has
a population of about 10.000 inhabitants. Located on the eastern part
of the island the town used to have an architecture influenced by
the Venetians, the French and the English conquerors.
