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Monastery of Vlacherna

Wedding Venue & Vacation Rental Location

Kanoni

Kanoni is the home of this luxury villa rental and wedding venue and was once the capital and heart of the island, rich in nature, history, and culture. The name Kanoni (canon) is derived from the canons that protected the city at the entrance of the lagoon. Once the main port of the island, one still stands as a reminder of its turbulent history.

 

Steps go down the hill from Kanoni, and you reach the small church of Panagia Vlacherna. A narrow passageway connects the island with the church. Constructed in the 17th century, this lovely chapel has an impressive wooden carved iconostasis and beautiful frescoes inside. The roof has terracotta old tiles, and above the gate entrance, there is a tall bell tower. Fishing boats depart frequently from the church and go to the legendary Mouse Island, just a 5-minute boat ride. This lush green island took this name due to its tiny size. According to mythology, this rocky island is the ship of Ulysses that was stoned by the god Poseidon. In the centre of Mouse Island, there is the 13th-century church of Pantokrator. This church celebrates on August 6th with a large religious panigiri for Corfu. With these two churches so close to the wedding venue, what more could you ask for?

Corfu Old Town

Corfu

A mixture of civilisations has passed through Corfu leaving behind a distinctly different feel to this Greek island. It is easy to appreciate how it received its namesake of the 'emerald isle' due to the 3-million olive trees it supports. The lush vegetation a result of Venetian rule where money was offered as an incentive to plant olive trees and replace much of the wild varieties with cultivated ones. Thus, cypress trees, palms, and shrubs mix with the almond and wild olive trees to create a wonderful melange of lush forests in varied hues of green.

 

Corfu town impresses the visitor with two forts and many multi-storied houses from the time of Venetian nobility, their wrought-iron balconies and gardens filled with colourful flowers along the narrow streets. In April it is a wonderful time to witness the flowering Wisteria in full bloom across the island. Due to the special micro-climate of this island, the rich bird-life and bright flowers can be seen year around.

 

This paradise of an island is a wonderful combination of natural beauty, traditional features, and famous archaeological sites, making it the ideal location for a wedding venue. It also offers secluded, calm beaches and exciting nightlife to make the most discerning of visitors happy. 

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