Monastery of Asomatou Archangel Michael
Is located outside Vafkeri, crumbling, one of the most significant and rich monasteries of the island. It is estimated to have been founded in the 16th century, during the years of Turkish domination. According to the historian K. Machera, it existed long before 1681. The first church was a little single placed room with a […]
Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos
Located in the end of the plain of Karya, in a idyllic hill side, well known to locals as the “Agios Ioannis sto livadi (plain)”. It was founded in 1906 and for a period of 3 centuries played an important part to the economic and spiritual life of the island. At the beginning of the […]
Monastery of Panagia Hodeghetria
It is the oldest Christian monument, preserved in the Island. It is located in the village of Apolpena, inside the oil grove. It was founded around 1449 and 1450 or according to other sources, around the 11th century. Its catholicon, the main church of Panagia Hodeghetria, is a single – aisled vassiliki, wooden roofed, with […]
Cells of the Holly Fathers
The cells of the Holly Fathers are rooted for centuries in a rocky land, 5 km over Nikiana to Alexandros, inside a cave near the area of Skaros. It is one of the oldest Christian monuments of the island. Religious sources mention that in this place 3 Holly Fathers who arrived to the island after […]
Monastery of Agios Georgios
The Monastery of Agios Georgios in the forest of Skaros, after Klimvata in the area of Alexandros is a fine place with a divine view to the northwest of the island. According testimonies and documents, was founded in 1911 and is one of the most significant historic monuments of Lefkada. The monastery had been flourishing […]
Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Niras
The Monastery of Agios Nikolaos Niras, is located before the lighthouse of Lefkata. It was probably founded at the beginning of the 17th century, 1637. It was built from 7 families and inherited an incredibly big land property. Today’s church is more recent. Its iconostasis is modern with icons created in 1799. 13 icons of […]
Monastery of Faneromeni
The monastery of Faneromeni was built in the green pine clad hill, on the west side of the town, where the view of Aghios Ioannis, Gira and Castle was magical. Its history comes from centuries ago, starting from the first apostolic years. For that reason is, one of the most significant monuments of the island […]
MUSEUM OF ANGELOS SIKELIANOS
AN EXEMPLARY CULTURAL PROJECT OF THE NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE – DONATION TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF LEFKADA In the two-storeyed house that Angelos Sikelianos was born and lived in Lefkada, it became possible to develop the vision and the act of the poet in a jewelry museum for an intellectual of worldview, a national pioneer, […]
The Phonograph Museum
Near the old city of Lefkada (12 Kalkani st.) a small private museum exists, exhibiting phonographs, records, rare objects of use, decorative instruments, boxes, seals, currency and post cards of the time. Open: March-October, daily 10:00-14:00 and 19:00-00:00. Admission: Free. For further informations, call (+30) 2645021088.
The Folkloric Museum of Lefkadite Canvas Works ”Maria koutsohero”, in Karya village
In this small private museum in Karya Village, among the traditional exhibit, the visitor may discover the life and character, the persistence, patience and genius of the Lefkadite mountain people who lived under rough conditions and managed to create a folkloric culture. Open: April-November, daily 09:00-21:00. Admission: General € 2.5 For further informations, call (+30) […]