At 1 A. Skiadaresi Street, the Charamoglou Library is a true treasure of Lefkadian culture. Its founder, Aristotelis Charamoglis, began in 1973 with the passion of collecting everything valuable about Lefkada—books, photos, documents. With over 40,000 items, the library has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
At 1 A. Skiadaresi Street, the Charamoglou Library is a true treasure of Lefkadian culture. Its founder, Aristotelis Charamoglis, began in 1973 with the passion of collecting everything valuable about Lefkada—books, photos, documents. With over 40,000 items, the library has earned a place in the Guinness Book of Records.
An interesting story tied to the library is how Charamoglis himself used to visit old homes and speak with elderly locals to gather rare manuscripts and photographs—thus preserving Lefkada’s memory from oblivion. His dedication became a model for many younger researchers.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00 and 17:00–19:00
Admission: Free
Located in Rodaki, this unique monastery was built in the 17th century on the foundations of an ancient Doric temple
Dive into Lefkada’s maritime history through exquisite wooden ship models and authentic nautical tools. Located in the basement of the
Episkopos, located a bit further south, offers a quieter atmosphere, with extensive sandy areas and plenty of space for everyone.
