Pantokrator, Mountain summit in northeastern Corfu, Greece
Pantokrator is the highest summit on Corfu, rising 906 meters above sea level in the island's northeastern region. Its peak is home to a monastery and accompanying buildings that create a small community at the top.
A monastery stood on the summit from 1347, when it was built under Angevin rule; the German source dates its foundation to 1374. It was destroyed in the early 16th century during the Turkish siege, and the villagers of the surrounding settlements rebuilt it in 1689. The present church, dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ, dates from around that reconstruction, and its facade was added in the 19th century.
The summit monastery is dedicated to the Transfiguration of Christ; the present church dates from around 1689 and its facade was added in the 19th century. It holds a collection of icon paintings and is inhabited during the summer months, when the Greek Orthodox church is freely open to visitors during the day. The Venetians called the mountain Monte San Salvatore.
The summit is accessible by concrete road from Petalia village or by marked hiking trails from Old Perithia. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and bring sturdy footwear, as conditions on the peak can shift quickly.
From an observation point here, visitors with clear skies can see across the Ionian Sea to Italy, with the Italian coastline visible about 130 kilometers away. This makes it one of the rare spots where you can view multiple Mediterranean countries from a single vantage point.
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