Key Historic Landmarks & Cultural Sites in Kefalonia
Guests at Trithea Villa will have the opportunity to explore some of the island's most significant landmarks and historical sites. Kefalonia offers a journey through time, from ancient ruins to Venetian fortresses, monasteries, and charming villages.
🕍 Sissia Monastery (Monastery of the Virgin Mary of Sissia)
Distance from Trithea Villa: Approx. 7 km – 10 minutes by car
One of the oldest monasteries on the island, surrounded by pine forests and offering panoramic views.The Monastery’s guardian icon is named “Panagia Sission” (Virgin Mary of Sissia) and dates back to the 15th century.The despotic icons on the iconostasis are works by the Cretan-Heptanesian priest and religious painter, Stefanos Tsagkarolas (17th century) and are kept at the Museum of the St. Andrea’s Monastery.
🏰 St. George's Castle (Kastro Agiou Georgiou)
Distance: Approx. 9.5 km – 15 minutes by car
The island’s former capital. This 16th-century Venetian castle offers panoramic views and a glimpse into Kefalonia’s medieval past.
⛪ Monastery of Agios Gerasimos
Distance: Approx. 11 km – 15 minutes by car
Dedicated to Kefalonia’s patron saint, this sacred monastery includes both historic and modern churches and is central to local religious life.
🌉 De Bosset Bridge
Distance: Approx. 17 km – 25 minutes by car (in Argostoli)
The longest stone bridge over the sea in the world, built by the British in 1813 — a beautiful walk with sea views.
🖼️ Korgialenio Historic and Folklore Museum, Argostoli
Distance: Approx. 17 km – 25 minutes by car
Located in Argostoli, this museum offers a window into Kefalonian everyday life through exhibits of traditional tools, garments, and interiors.
🕯️ Lighthouse of Agios Theodoroi
Distance: Approx. 20 km – 30 minutes by car
An iconic landmark near Argostoli with serene sea views, especially beautiful at sunset.
🏛️ Roman Villa in Skala
Distance: Approx. 24 km – 35 minutes by car
A beautifully preserved Roman villa with intricate floor mosaics, reflecting the island’s ancient past.
🌄 Monastery of Kipoureon
Distance: Approx. 52 km – 1 hr 20 minutes by car (near Lixouri)
A dramatic clifftop location offering spiritual tranquility and the most breathtaking sunsets on the island.
🏰 Assos Castle
Distance: Approx. 50 km – 1 hr 10 minutes by car
A Venetian fortress overlooking the picturesque village of Assos and the Ionian Sea. Ideal for a scenic historical walk.
🏘️ Fiscardo Village (Preserved Traditional Settlement)
Distance: Approx. 60 km – 1 hr 30 minutes by car
A rare gem that survived the 1953 earthquake. Its colorful buildings, waterfront cafes, and old-world charm make it worth the trip.