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Churches in Gaios

Gaios, Paxos

⏱ 90 minutes

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About this experience

Churches in Gaios is a guided walking tour of the historic churches in the main town of Paxos island. The tour covers the 19th-century Agios Nikolaos church with its carved wooden iconostasis and the smaller chapel of Panagia at the harbour. It provides context on the Venetian and British influences that shaped the island's religious architecture.

What to expect

The tour lasts 90 minutes and includes entry to three churches, with the main stop at Agios Nikolaos, built in 1839.
You will see the marble bell tower of Agios Nikolaos, which stands 12 metres tall and overlooks the harbour.
Inside the Panagia chapel, you will view a 17th-century icon of the Virgin Mary, brought from Crete.
The route includes the ruins of a 16th-century monastery, now used as a public garden, with original stone arches intact.
The walk suits visitors interested in ecclesiastical history and requires moderate fitness, with 40 minutes of standing and 15 minutes of stair climbing.