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Leros has sights for all tastes: breathtaking views form the volcano mountains, lovely beaches, picturesque villages, ancient churches, the Awesome Byzantine Castle, museums, and the usual whitewashed houses matching the neo-classical houses with their special touch of distinction.
Leros has everything to help the traveller spend a once-in-a-lifetime holiday. For those who are fond of History or would like to come into contact with the local culture, Leros island has seven museums:
• The Ecclesiastical collection of Panagia tou Kastrou, in the castle
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the various exhibits is also the ladder of the “Queen
Olga” that was sunk in 1943 by the Germans, as well as
a historical retrospective of the typography from the
15th century until the 19th century and printing machines,
old local papers and magazines.
The castle also houses the Municipal Library (since 1988)
and a section of the Municipal Art Gallery of Leros.
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Ecclesiastical Collection of Panagia tou Kastrou |
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This collection is housed in thechurch of Panagia tou Kastrou (Our Lady of the
Castle), which is |
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| The Archaeological Museum |
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Located in Agia Marina, it shows inscriptions and small ancient utensils.
| The Historical Museum of Emmanuel Isichos |
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Located at the Cultural Centre of the Municipality of Leros it displays some collections in connection to the history of the island, such as photos, portraits, charts and other printed material.
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