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Mythology

According to mythology, Paxos were created when the god Poseidon struck Corfu with his trident, cutting off its southern tip and forming Paxos, to house his love affair with Amphitrite. But he lost his trident, which the Paxinos found and made it their emblem.



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English governor's office - Administrative building

Built by the British in the early 19th century, it was used as the residence of the Governor.

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Stavrakis Anemogiannis Mill

It operates until the beginning of the 20th century. Grinding wheat for 72 minutes per kilogram. It is the last windmill abandoned due to unemployment.

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Saint Nicholas Castle

Construction began in 1423 by Adam II San Ippolito, after receiving permission from Venice, to protect the inhabitants from pirates.

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Cisterns in the Castle on the islet of Agios Nikolaos

Within the fortress enclosure, there are two reservoirs: one old, Venetian, after the entrance of the fortress, and the other of English construction...

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Lesianitis Mill in Mousmouli

It existed before 1795, when it was repaired by the master miller Kouvalias from Preveza.

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Lakka Primary School

The former Lakka Primary School was built in 1906 by Andreas Syngron, following the recommendation of the Minister of Education, Theodoros Vellianitis, who hailed from Paxos.

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Saint Spyridon (Kaltsionisi)

It is mentioned in the first catalog of the churches of Paxos in the year 1686.

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Mantropoulos Cistern

It is round (with a diameter of 15m), paved with stone fencing, with a stepped entrance with two square columns...

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