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Lefkada Archaeological Museum Lefkada Archaeological Museum

The Lefkada Archaeological Museum is housed in the cultural center of the borough. The findings exhibited cover a period of time, beginning in the middle of the Paleolithic times (200.000 - 35.000 BC) and reaching the later Roman times. In a separate room in the museum, the findings of German archaeologist Willhelm Dairpfeld are exhibited. He is the one who developed the theory that Lefkada is Homer's Ithaca. The museum exhibits tools, ceramic and copper jewellery and gems of ancient tombs, mostly from the Ancient city of Nirikos, Nydri, Hoirospilia, Evgiros and the cave in Fryni.

The Municipal Library The Municipal Library

The Municipal Library which is housed in a neo-classical building, former home of the Zoulinos Family.

It has a large number of books and houses a rich collection of post - Byzantine icons primarily in the Ionian School by artists such as the Ionian Island hagiographers Doxaras, Patsaras, Roussos, etc.

Folk Museum of Lefkadite Canvas Works Maria Koutsohero Folk Museum of Lefkadite Canvas Works "Maria Koutsohero"

In this small private museum and among the traditional exhibit, the visitor may discover the life and character, the persistence, patience and genius of the Lefkadite mountain people who lived under rough conditions and managed to create a folkloric culture.

Kontomichio Folk Museum of the Sfakiotes Kontomichio Folk Museum of the Sfakiotes

It is located in Kavalos. It was created by the Legal Body of the borough and is open to the public since the summer of 2004. It is housed in the old building of the Kavalos elementary school, in a place full of pine trees. The museum refers to tools and equipment, their use and meaning to the social evolution during the time they were created and the social and economic framework in which the Lefkadite people worked during the pro industrial times.

The museum's exhibits are:
•  Variety of tools used in different crafts, such as shoemaker, farmer, carpenter, barber,
    builder, screen maker and woodcutter.
•  Recreation of areas within the Lefkadite home (kitchen, oven)
•  Collection of old photographs
•  Collection of woven material and traditional dress

The Folk Museum of the Music and Literature Group Orpheus - Pantazis Kontomichis The Folk Museum of the Music and Literature Group Orpheus - Pantazis Kontomichis

The Folk Museum was founded in 1937 and includes many significant and rare exhibits, a rich collection of objects from the everyday life and business of the Lefkadite people.

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