The Three Bells of Fira, officially known as the Catholic Church of the Dormition, is defined by a white bellcote holding three bells and a vivid blue dome set against the caldera cliffs. This landmark is located on the seaside path…
Fira Catholic Quarter Walk
This walk follows the winding, cobblestone pathways of Fira's historic Catholic Quarter to highlight the grand mansions and quiet monasteries established during centuries of Venetian rule. It offers a look at a serene, medieval side of Santorini that many visitors completely overlook.
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1. Three Bells of Fira
2. Archipel Mansion
Archipel Mansion stands at the highest point of Fira in the old neighborhood known as Fraggomahalas. You can identify the structure by its neoclassical form, characterized by a monumental second floor topped with a triangular pediment,…
3. Catholic Monastery of Dominican Sisters
The Catholic Monastery of Dominican Sisters sits in the heart of Fira, defined by its yellow exterior and small bell tower. It is one of the oldest Roman Catholic sites on the island, with a history tracing back to a founding in fifteen…
4. Cathedral St. John the Baptist
The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Fira stands apart from the surrounding whitewashed buildings with its distinct peach-colored facade and blue-gray accents. This Roman Catholic cathedral serves as the seat of the Bishop of…
5. Megaro Gizi
Megaro Gizi is a seventeenth-century mansion in Fira that you can identify by the Gyzi family crest carved above its front entrance. It is one of the few historical estates that survived the earthquake of nineteen fifty-six, which leveled…
6. Aria Lito Mansion
The Aria Lito Mansion is a pink-hued, mid-nineteenth century building set among gardens in the old district of Fira. While the town around it bustles with visitors and shops, this property provides a sequestered space behind its…