Kefalonia is the largest island in the Ionian Sea. Although it has become very touristy in the recent years, it still keeps a traditional way that is seen in everyday life and architecture.
The architecture of Kefalonia distinguishes first and foremost |
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However, the most famous structure of Kefalonia is the bridge that connects Argostoli to an opposite shore and that is named De Bosset Bridge, after its constructor. Although the bridge was built in 1813, it works till today. On its side, there is a floating pyramid, once connected to the bridge but now unattached.
In the inland of Kefalonia, visitors can see mountainous villages untouched by tourism. The architecture there is traditional, which means that houses are small and stone, streets are narrow and squares are paved. Many churches and monasteries also dot the landscape, built some |
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A beautiful village of Kefalonia with special architecture is Fiscardo, on the northernmost side of the island. Houses are painted in bright and different colours there and the small port is the centre of activities in this village. |
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