Platytera Monastery, Orthodox monastery in Mandouki, Corfu, Greece
Platytera Monastery is an Orthodox religious community located near Corfu Town with a main church that holds remarkable interior details. Inside stands a carved wooden iconostasis decorated with gold and silver leaves that catches the eye of every visitor.
The monastery was founded in 1741 and faced hardship during the French occupation of 1797. It was rebuilt after a major fire in 1798 and has remained in place since that time.
The monastery keeps Greek Orthodox traditions alive through daily prayers and religious ceremonies that shape the rhythm of life here. Visitors can sense the devotion that has remained central to this place for centuries.
The monastery sits within walking distance of Corfu Town's central bus station, making it easy to reach by public transport. The area around it is straightforward to navigate and the site is simple to locate.
A shrine to the Virgin Mary features a gold cover and a crown set with diamonds, serving as a tomb for a major historical political figure. This rare object was given by an aristocratic family and connects religious and political history in an unexpected way.
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