"ARGOSTOLI" Argostolion by Christianne

Argostolion Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 38 photos

The capital city of Kefallonia

Argostoli is situated at the southern part of Kefallonia and has been its capital since 1757 when the Venetian Alberto Magno moved the capital of the island from the Sain't George's Castle to Argostoli because he wanted to take advantage of the port of the town.
It is the biggest town of the island with rich trade activity and a well-organised port.
It was built at the heart of the gulf of Koutavos .
Before the earthquakes of 1953, the town had many imposing houses with beautiful facades which were an example of the local architecture.
All those buildings they were destroyed by the earthquake. However, the new town was built with respect to the old local style.

The obelisk (Drapano)

The Drapanos Bridge, at the harbour which dates back to the period of the British protection, connects the town with the other part of the bay.
It was built in 1813 under the responsibility of the Colonel de Bosset (from Switzerland) on behalf of the English. The date of the construction used to be written on a plaque on the obelisk standing in the centre of the bridge. However, it dosn't exist anymore.

Ayioi Thedoroi Lighthouse (Fanari)

What to visit in Argostoli
-The Archeological Museum
-The Corgialenios History and Cultural Museum
-The Corgialenios Library
-To make the tour of Lassi
-To visit the beaches of Platys and Makrys Yialos (Platys Yialos meaning wide beach and Makrys Yialos meaning Long Beach)
-Saint Theodori (Ayioi Theodoroi) Lighthouse built to the place were was the old one
-Katavothres
-Stroll around the city and particularly in Lithostroto

What to visit outside Argostoli

Agia Efimia

Sami

Fiskardo

Karavomylos