Numerous small snakes gather under the bell tower of the church. The heads of these snakes are marked with small black crosses. According to locals, these creatures are no one but holy spirits. The snakes are enclosed in small vessels, and during the day everyone is welcome to bow to them. When the day is over, these snakes are revealed. After this they disappear. An interesting fact – it is impossible to see these mysterious creatures on other days.
The town of Scala is the location of one of the most striking monuments of the region. In 1956 archaeologists discovered an ancient Roman villa with terms here. Moreover, the beautiful mosaic, which once decorated the floor of the mansion, has miraculously survived till our days. Archeologists were even able to distinguish the author of the mosaic - Krater. The town of Masarakata is the location of the Mycenaean tombs. This is a large underground complex of caves. Archeologists found many ritual objects here, as well as jewelry and other artifacts that have not been touched by time. Now these items are stored in the Argostoli Museum.
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