Argostoli, Port town in Kefalonia, Greece.
Argostoli is a port town on Kefalonia situated on a sheltered peninsula with a grid-pattern layout along its waterfront. The town center features Plateia Valianou as its main square, with the Lithostroto pedestrian shopping street branching off toward shops and dining spots.
The town became Kefalonia's capital in 1757 and was nearly destroyed by a major earthquake in 1953. This disaster wiped out most of the Venetian buildings, leading to a complete reconstruction with a different character.
Summer evenings bring traditional kantades performed by musicians with guitars and mandolins walking through town. These folk songs reflect the local musical heritage that remains part of daily life.
Most shops and restaurants cluster around Plateia Valianou and the Lithostroto pedestrian zone, making navigation straightforward on foot. The waterfront serves as a natural landmark for orienting yourself around town.
At Katovothres, seawater vanishes underground through rock formations and reappears in distant Sami after traveling through the island for two weeks. This unusual geological process reveals hidden underground pathways beneath the island.
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