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The reservoir of St. Anargyroi was designed and built during the Napoleonic period. The construction stopped for several years and continued in 1818 under British rule, it was completed in 1821 and in 1861 it was reconstructed, according to a local newspaper. It was the first large community tank of Paxos and the amount of water was enough for the Read more...

Yperagia Theotokos on the Holy island of Panagia. The existing temple seem to have been built on the site of an ancient christian church. It is mentioned in the 1686 list as old and ruined. Probably it was restored by the Vellianitis family. In 1720 a monastery with ten monks was formed whose revenue was considerable. August 15th is an Read more...

The windmill known as “Mill Lesianiti” is located in Tranakatika just outside Gaios. Made from stone, in a circular plan view, it has an internal stone staircase, and at the top there are four symmetrically placed windows. The mill is built on a base  which is double its diameter. Tip: Climb the stairs to enjoy a panoramic view from Gaios to Read more...

The Venetian castle of Paxos,   now known as the castle of Saint Nicholas, began been built in 1423 and was completed in 1510.   Built on top of the homonymous natural island opposite Gaios, it was constructed by the Venetian Baron of the island Adam II San Hipolito as a measure of protection from pirates and Ottomans.   According to a research by an Italian Read more...

Not far from Lakka port, hidden in a secluded all – green valley, far from prying eyes, we find the village of Grammatikeika, where one of the oldest and most beautiful churches of Paxos is situated, the church called “Ipapandi of Jesus”. The church was build by two brothers, Adam and Vasilis San Ippolito in the year 1601. It is Read more...