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Church of Pantocrator (The Almighty) (beginning of 16th century)
 
In a simpler style than the previous churches. It belongs to the Ionian
type, but with an exonarthex on the northern side. The facade, which
is combined with the partly-ruined bell-tower, is characterised by
the arched main entrance and the sculpture of an angel on the gable
( work of the sculptor Torretti, 18th century). The existing marble
iconostasis was painted by Chrysoloras.
Monastery of St. Francis (beginning of 13th century) - Catholic.
The oldest part and the chapel of Ag. Angelos date from the 13th
century, but have been altered significantly. Today the Catholic
monastery remains, with additions dating from the 17th and 18th
centuries, as well as the monastery cloisters. A few interesting
decorations remain on this side of the church.
Monastery of the Blessed Virgin of Carmel (Tenedos) (beginning
of 18th century)
A Catholic monastery built on the site of an earlier church. From
the architectural point of view it is important as a vaulted church
with a baroque dome above the sanctuary (reminiscent of the Duomo
of Florence). It is a single-nave church with two side aisles and
a bell-tower of particular elegance.
Church of t. James - Duomo (end of 16th century)
Catholic Cathedral since 1632, the church was rebuilt after the bombardment
of 1943. An elegant building, with the characteristic baroque curves
of the 17th century evident in its pediment, in its crenellated tower
of gothic style, and its tall campanile.
The Jewish Synagogue
This is the 'old' or 'Greek' Synagogue (Sinagoga Vecchia). The
present building, simple in design with arched apertures, was built
in the 19th century on top of an older building. The Venetian cellars
are still in existence, with their groined vaults. There were two
annexes - the Oratorio Medrage (1820) next door and the Tempio Nuovo
, rebuilt in 1850.
The Monastery of Platytera (1714)
An important monastic complex, with connections with numerous important families (such as Kapodistrias). There is a monastery courtyard with cloisters on three sides on the ground level and a central well. The Church is rich in hagiographs and icons by outstanding painters such as Kantounis and Koutouzis, and has an ornate wooden iconostasis, carved and encrusted with gold leaf. There is a collection of important icons dating from the 17th century, by Tzannes, Poulakis, and Klontzas, as well as valuable votive offerings. Above the main entrance rises the domed campanile, built in 1864.
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