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( 26950 48982;
www.museumsolomos.gr
;
Plateia Agiou Markou 15; adult/child €4/free;
9am-2pm)
The museum houses the memorabilia and archives of Dionysios Solomos
(1798-1857), who was born on Zakynthos and is regarded as the father of modern Greek
poetry. His
Hymn to Liberty
became the Greek national anthem.
Church of Dionysios
CHURCH
(museum admission €2; museum 9am-1pm & 5-9pm)
The church for the patron saint of the
island, in Zakynthos Town's south, holds amazing giltwork and frescoes. Its
ecclesiast-
ical museum
contains intriguing icons from the Monastery of Strofades (home to
Dionysios for several years) plus scrolls from the 13th and 14th centuries.
Kastro
RUIN
( 26950 48099; admission €3; 8am-3pm Tue-Sun)
This peaceful, shady and pine
tree-filled ruined Venetian fortress sits high above Zakynthos Town. It's 2.5km from
town; use the car park in Bochali and walk 300m.
Sleeping
Hotel Alba
PENSION $
( 26950 26641;
www.albahotel.gr
; L Ziva 38; d from €44; )
Polished, creamy marble
and a cheery, well-lit feel brighten up simple rooms and even simpler bathrooms in this
hotel in the centre.
Hotel Palatino
HOTEL $$$
( 26950 27780;
www.palatinohotel.gr
;
Kolokotroni 10; d/q from €75/130; )
Spotless
and in a quiet, residential neighbourhood near the centre. Smooth decor, with-it staff and
some sea-view balconies.
Hotel Strada Marina
HOTEL $$$
( 26950 42761;
www.stradamarina.gr
;
Lombardou 14; d incl breakfast from €95; )
Smack on the main harbourfront with a rooftop terrace and pool, plus well-equipped
rooms. Upper balconies have great views of the bay and the action.
Hotel Diana
HOTEL $$$
( 26950 28547;
www.dianahotels.gr
; Plateia Agiou Markou; r incl breakfast from €70; )
This comfortable and well-appointed hotel in a central location has a two-bedroom fam-
ily suite (€110).
