Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist

"The Cathedral of St John the Baptist, one of the few Roman Catholic churches, is located in Fira, the capital of the island of Santorini. Like most buildings on the island, the cathedral was destroyed by an earthquake in 1956, and was restored and reopened to the public in 1975. Location The church is located in Fira, in the Catholic part of the town, near the upper cable car station. History This cathedral was built in the 17th century by the Jesuits of the Apostolic Order. They were missionaries whose task was to spread Catholicism on the island. Interestingly, Santorini lay on the route of the Crusades. Today, there is not much left of the original building, as it was practically razed to the ground in the 1956 earthquake. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1975. Architecture and exhibits This cathedral has a peach-coloured façade, finished with blue elements. The building has a tall bell tower, which also serves as a clock tower. Inside the church, portraits of saints and blessed hang on the pillars."

"Not your standard Greek church, Saint John the Baptist is a classic Santorini church. Even if you are not interested in religion, it is a place you should visit from an architectural point of view. "

"Small, charming and quite peaceful, the cathedral is a welcome respite from the heat and crowds, offering a quiet place to think and contemplate while enjoying harbor views."