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Leros Insel Sehenswürdigkeiten

Leros Insel Sehenswürdigkeiten


Die Insel Leros ist bekannt für ihre entspannte Atmosphäre und die Familienstrände. Die meisten Sehenswürdigkeiten auf dieser kleinen Insel des Dodekanes sind auf schöne Dörfer, Strände und einige interessante Orte beschränkt. Die charakteristischsten Flecken von Leros sind die traditionelle Windmühle in Agia Marina und die mittelalterliche Burg auf dem Hügel über dem Dorf Pandeli. Verpassen Sie nicht das Kriegsmuseum in Lakki, das in einem echten Tunnel aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg untergebracht ist, und das Küstendorf Alinda mit dem organisierten Strand und den Nachtbars. Von den Häfen von Lakki und Agia Marina fahren Ausflugsboote zu nahe gelegenen Inseln wie Leros und Lipsi.

The Castle of Pandeli is a strong Medieval fortress overlooking the capital of Leros. It is also known as the Castle of our Lady, which means the Castle of the Virgin Mary

The Medieval Castle of Pandeli

Over the years, this Byzantine fortress, that survives well till today, has become the trademark of the island. The Castle gives a great view to the above mountainous landscape, the sea and the villages of Leros island.

The Castle of Pandeli was probably built in the 10th century on the site if an ancient acropolis and, at the end of the 11th century, it was donated from the Byzantine Emperor Alexius I to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos. During the Frankish times, the Castle was reinforced by the Knights of Saint John and was used to protect the island and its inhabitants from invasions. In the centuries that followed, the Castle served as a lookout post for the Turkish, Italian and German conquerors of the island. As a result, it suffered a lot of damage.

Today, three circuit walls of the castle are preserved and a church of our Lady stands on the west side of the castle. The church has a magnificent icon and fine wall paintings can be admired. To go to the Castle, you have to climb up a rough road or 400 steps from Pandeli.