Outlines the characteristics of Venetian architecture and identifies the local adaptations in the Ionian Islands (Corfu, Paxos, Leukas, Ithaca, Cephalonia, Zante, and Kithira) as an example of secular Venetian colonial architecture. That is, architectural principles of the Old Culture of Venice are applied to the New World of the Ionian Islands. The three major island dwelling types of urban mansions and country villas, middle-income town houses, and village and farm houses are distinguished. An attempt is made to describe what was transferred from Venice and what was locally determined and influenced by national characteristics. As the Greek government has enacted a law to preserve the country's traditional settlements there is added urgency to the completion of studies of the important and significant vernacular architecture of the Ionian Islands. Calls for the recognition and the production of a set of architectural and development guidelines applicable to the specific vernacular architecture of each place. The immediate completion of extensive studies is required so as to ensure the correct and proper integration of new building development and redevelopment into the unique traditional architecture of the Ionian Islands.