Casa di Ugo Foscolo — Attraction in Zakynthos Municipality

I visited the house of Ugo Foscolo in Zakynthos and it was a truly interesting experience. The house has been rebuilt three times, due to the wars that had originally destroyed it. At the entrance we were welcomed by a very kind person who gave us some information about the poet, and admission was free. The house is spread over two floors, although the original was only on one, and it was truly fascinating to see 19th-century literary works. I definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Zakynthos who wants to enrich their...

I visited the House of Ugo Foscolo in Zakynthos (Zante)—a thoughtfully reconstructed version of the original home, which was destroyed by the devastating earthquake on August 1953. The reconstruction, completed in 2016, captures the spirit of the original and offers a compelling journey into the poet’s life and roots. Best of all, entrance is free, and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. A highly worthwhile stop if you’re near the center of Zakynthos, especially for literature lovers and culturally...

Interesting insight into the context of the poet in his early home. Artefacts cover much of the islands history. We were lucky to visit when it was quiet and the wonderful custodian gave us so much information about Foscolo’s colourful life and the Ionian Islands. Thank you! It helps if you read Italian but...