Sightseeing
Cave Drakena
Southeast of the island of Kefalonia, at the orge of Poros and at a height of 70 meters lies the Cave Drakena. It covers an area of around 90 square meters.The Ephorate for Paleoanthropology and Spelaeology of southern Greece made excavations from 1992 to 2005 in order to date the age of the cave. …
Vaulted Mycenaean Tomb (Tzanata)
In 1992 at the Broutzi area of Tzanata another finding of the Mycenaean civilization was unearthed, by archaeologist Lazaros Kolonas, confirming once again how the island flourished during this period. It is a well-preserved tomb which is unique of its kind in western Greece, because of its good position and size (height of 3.95 …
Kosmetatou Mansion
On the Rizospaston Avenue one of the few buildings not destroyed by the earthquake of 1953 stands still preserved. The Kosmetatou Mansion is an example for the architecture that dominated the island before the earthquake. The interior of the building was damaged and only the walls survived. Before the seismic activity the Mansion was two-store, but nowadays …
Garden of Napier
Many events take place in this park which was rebuilt after the earthquake and is suitable even for walks at night. Sources: Wikipedia Greeka
Korgialenio History & Folklore Museum of Argostoli
The museum is housed on the ground floor of the Korgialenios Library, a donation of Vangelis Typaldos Bassia, in Argostoli. The new wing houses two exhibitions in total. The museum collects studies, ranks and keeps inventory of all the history and folklore data of Kefalonia; from the Venetian period and up until the 1953 …
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Philharmonic School Lixouri
During the period of 1834 to 1839 the Philharmonic School of Pallis was established by Peter I. Skarlatos in Lixouri. The foundation of the school was the impetus to create similar schools in the Ionian Islands who had the purpose of cultural development during the British rule. From the 19th century and until today, with …
Archaeological Museum of Argostoli
After the earthquake of 1953 which caused severe damage, the Archeological Museum of Argostoli was founded in 1957 and was completed in 1960. In the year 2000 the building was fully restored by all the damage. The Archaeological Museum of Argostoli hosted findings from the prehistoric era. The museum has three galleries. In the first room …
Church Evangelistria in the Castle
The Church Evangelistria and spire located in the Castle of Agios Georgios (St. George). The marble inscription found in this testifies that the church was built in 1580. This Ionian Islands baroque church where the medieval past was the metropolis of the capital. Wonderful remarkable Byzantine icons decorate the church and a wooden temple. From Sunday …
Bay & Port of Argostoli
The bay of Argostoli is a wonderful natural landscape which is the main reason why the port in one of the most beautiful Mediterranean ports. On the beach you can walk around and gaze at the street vendors, holding a coffee or eating ice cream. The promenade is ideal for romantics and those who …