Aegina Town
Exploring the landmarks of the Town of Aegina will probably be your first experience on the island.
The Town is home to some fascinating historical sites such as “Markellos Tower”, which was built by a hero of the Greek Revolution of 1821, who gave his name to the tower, and later became the governor of Aegina. Today, the tower houses the “Kapodistrias Spiritual Center”.
Other notable sites you can visit are the “Kapodistrias Orphanage”, the first public building which was constructed during Kapodistrias’ administration, the “Eunardios School”, a beautiful neoclassical building, constructed in 1830, and the impressive “Aegina Cathedral”, the first cathedral of the modern Greek State that also housed Kapodistria’s Government, thus being the first parliament of Greece.
Tip: Discover the island’s traditional open-air cinemas, that offer visitors a cinema experience under the stars. The open-air cinemas are set up with tables and chairs, so you can enjoy a movie while eating ice cream, souvlaki or the trademarked Aeginian pistachios!
The Town is home to some fascinating historical sites such as “Markellos Tower”, which was built by a hero of the Greek Revolution of 1821, who gave his name to the tower, and later became the governor of Aegina. Today, the tower houses the “Kapodistrias Spiritual Center”.
Other notable sites you can visit are the “Kapodistrias Orphanage”, the first public building which was constructed during Kapodistrias’ administration, the “Eunardios School”, a beautiful neoclassical building, constructed in 1830, and the impressive “Aegina Cathedral”, the first cathedral of the modern Greek State that also housed Kapodistria’s Government, thus being the first parliament of Greece.
Tip: Discover the island’s traditional open-air cinemas, that offer visitors a cinema experience under the stars. The open-air cinemas are set up with tables and chairs, so you can enjoy a movie while eating ice cream, souvlaki or the trademarked Aeginian pistachios!
