"Cathedral of Saint James and Saint Christopher"

The old cathedral was located in the Old Fortress of Corfu and was dedicated to the apostles Peter and Paul. This church was one of the oldest monuments of the Old Fortress and originally served as an Orthodox cathedral. From the 13th to the 17th century it became the Catholic cathedral.  In the 15th century the Brotherhood of Saint James and Saint Christopher requested permission  to build an alms-house for the poor, a hospital, a church and a hotel for travelers. In 1533, Bishop Jacobus Cocco consecrated the Church of Saint James and Saint Christopher.

the church was renovated several times after damage from fire and wars.  After a reconstruction, it was declared the Catholic cathedral of the diocese in August 1632. More renovations were done in 1709 and 1905. In 1943, the church was bombed by the German Luftwaffe, almost completely destroying its interior.

The exterior of the church was transformed in the early 20th century. The central part of the facade comprises three parts, they are organized on (Tuscan pilasters) in a two-story layout and result in a triangular pediment. Curved blades connect the ends and lower portions of the central building. The theme is reminiscent of the Late Baroque churches of Venice. Most of them are based on the design of the Church of the Gesù. The front is accompanied by a Gothic tower, while the bell and steeple are relatively small, they feature a pyramidal ending in the back next to the sanctuary.