The Three Bells of Fira stands out on the cliffside because of its bright blue dome and the three vertical bells hanging in the masonry arch above the entrance. This church, officially known as the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin…
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
The Archipel Mansion stands out for its high, arched doors and the deep indigo blue paint framing its windows against the stark white volcanic plaster. This house began as a traditional captain’s residence in the nineteenth century, built…
3. Catholic Monastery of Dominican Sisters
The Catholic Monastery of the Dominican Sisters sits behind a high, whitewashed wall on the narrow streets of Fira, defined by the sharp, blue-painted cross rising above its modest entrance. Founded in the early nineteenth century, the…
4. Cathedral St. John the Baptist
The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist stands out with its tall, pastel yellow bell tower rising against the caldera cliffs in Fira. Built in eighteen twenty-three, this Catholic church serves the island's small but historic Latin…
5. Megaro Gizi
The Megaro Gizi is a seventeenth-century manor house distinguished by its deep, ochre-colored facade and heavy stone arches. Originally built as the private residence of the aristocratic Gizi family, the structure survived the catastrophic…
6. Aria Lito Mansion
The Aria Lito Mansion stands out because of its bright, ochre-colored facade, a sharp departure from the whitewashed walls that define most of the surrounding buildings in Fira. Built in the late nineteenth century, this captain’s house…