| Kefalonia's capital, Argostoli was almost totally flattened by the great earthquake of 1953 and little remains of its former grandeur. There are, however, a few reminders that hark back to former times when Argostoli was a key port in the Ionian sea.
Just off Valianos Square the recntly rennovated Napier's Garden can be seen. Named after the British Govenor, there is still the remains of a rotunda which managed to survive the earthquake.
Argostoli has two very distinctive styles of architecture. To the south is the Venetian quarter of Livostroto, (now pedestrianised) which has narrow streets crammed with fashionable shops and cafes. To the north is the French and British built part of town with wide palm-lined avenues.
Traversing the Koutavos Lagoon is the Drapano bridge built by the Swiss engineer de Bosset without the use of concrete in the early 1800s.
On Rizopaston one of the few houses to survive the earthquake can still be seen , the Cosmetatos mansion (albeit - minus the upper storey). Its about 100 yeards down from Valianos Square on the left.
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| As capital of Kefalonia, Argostoli is well served by the bus service connecting it with the major villages of Skala, Poros, Sami, Agia Efimia and Fiscardo. A ferry across the Gulf of Argostoli links the capital with Lixouri.
Argostoli can easily be reached from the nearby resort of Lassi on foot which will take about half an hour. Taxis also regularily ply this route. A wander round Argostoli can be incorporated into a shopping trip or a visit to do the evening walk or volta. Why not treat yourself to a car hire whilst you're on Kefalonia so you get the most out of your visit. Click here for Kefalonia Car Hire
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Dropano bridge 
the Corgialeneios library and musuem 
