Culture of Kefallonia. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Numerous religious monuments, which simply strike visitors with their beauty and grace, remain the main sights of Kefalonia. The Monastery of St. Gerasimos remains the permanent symbol of the island. This is the place where the patron of the city lived. The monastery houses a lot of sacred artifacts, and every year pilgrims from all over the world come here to bow to the sacred items. Do not forget to visit St. Andrew Monastery, which has been converted into a church museum. The building of the monastery was constructed in 1587. Once the reconstruction was finished, a rich collection of church utensils and other religious artifacts was brought to the building.

Kipouria Monastery is the place where visitors can not only walk in a historic area and see the building from the inside, but also admire the beautiful panoramic view. The holy place has a very unusual location – right on the top of a high cliff. If you climb here, you will see the whole island under your feet. Another important religious landmark is located in the town of Markopoulo. This is the Virgin Lagouvardos Church. Every year on August 6 a real miracle takes place here.

Numerous small snakes gather under the bell tower of the church. The heads of these snakes are marked with small black crosses. According to locals, these creatures are no one but holy spirits. The snakes are enclosed in small vessels, and during the day everyone is welcome to bow to them. When the day is over, these snakes are revealed. After this they disappear. An interesting fact – it is impossible to see these mysterious creatures on other days. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The town of Scala is the location of one of the most striking monuments of the region. In 1956 archaeologists discovered an ancient Roman villa with terms here. Moreover, the beautiful mosaic, which once decorated the floor of the mansion, has miraculously survived till our days. Archeologists were even able to distinguish the author of the mosaic - Krater. The town of Masarakata is the location of the Mycenaean tombs. This is a large underground complex of caves. Archeologists found many ritual objects here, as well as jewelry and other artifacts that have not been touched by time. Now these items are stored in the Argostoli Museum.

Tourists will find the Cyclopean Walls not far from the above-mentioned town. This is also a unique historical monument. According to scientists, the age of the stone walls, which consist of huge blocks, is approximately 2500 years. There are many other cultural institutions that guests of Kefalonia are certainly recommended to visit. These are the Archaeological Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Museum of Apostle Andreas of Milapedia.