Church of Virgin Mary Mandrakina - Kerkyra, Corfu, Greece
Posted by: fi67
N 39° 37.500 E 019° 55.528
34S E 407777 N 4386688
The Church of Virgin Mary Mandrakina is located at the shore between the palace and the Old Fortress.
Waymark Code: WMFKM5
Location: Greece
Date Posted: 10/31/2012
Views: 14
This church was built in the 18th century. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint Panteleimon. It was heavily damaged in 1944 but restored about five years later.
It is located North of the municipal Park ("Spianada") between the palace and the Old Fortress. The ground level of the church is lower than the square and you have to step down into a small courtyard to the entrance.
Type of Orthodox Church: Eastern
Type of Building: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Archdiocese: Athens
Address: Spianada Kerkyra, Corfu Greece 491 00
Relevant Website: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: Not listed
Diocese: Not listed
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