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submitted by Kythera Library on 07.11.2013

Building work being undertaken on the Kytherian Municipal Library

Summer of 2013. The back courtyard was transformed from a wasteland into a beautiful and highly functional space for many other activities, including evening cultural events and cinema screenings.

Kytherian Municipal Library

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See also, www.facebook.com/KytheraLibrary.

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submitted by Kythera Library on 07.11.2013

New marble signs, written in both Greek and English announce the opening of the Kytherian Municipal Library

Kytherian Municipal Library

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See also, www.facebook.com/KytheraLibrary.

This facebook site is devoted to the new public library in the village of Kontolianika, which amongst other services is running a paperback exchange scheme. The library is staffed by volunteers. Opening times are: 6-8 pm except for Sundays & Tuesdays, ...

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submitted by Kythera Library on 07.11.2013

Orestes performing the difficult task of affixing a gutter to the Kytherian Municipal Library

The building had been constructed and maintained without a gutter to take water away from the walls. This would have caused inevitable dampness problems inside the building in due course.

Note that the paint work on the walls is of a very low standard. The entire Library was re-painted during August 2013, which enhanced the aesthetic and water-proofing capacity of the building immeasurably.

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submitted by Kythera Library on 07.11.2013

The rusty, dangerous wall on the southern boundary was removed.....

and reconstructed in stone, to match other parts of the exterior of the Library. This resulted in a considerable additional expense, but was considered very necessary to complete the construction to a high standard.

Fixing the boundary fence to a high standard, enticed neighbour, Panayotis Defterevos (Panayotis Rent a Car) to offer the land next to Library as a parking lot fof the Library. This was an unexpected bonus of the work.

Kytherian Municipal Library

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submitted by Kythera Library on 07.11.2013

The "bezoula" (sitting bench) being built

The large building team worked efficiently and quickly.

Kytherian Municipal Library

The kythera-family.net, Main Page

See also, www.facebook.com/KytheraLibrary.

This facebook site is devoted to the new public library in the village of Kontolianika, which amongst other services is running a paperback exchange scheme. The library is staffed by ...

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submitted by Kythera Library on 07.11.2013

Grammos re-building the piers for the pergola in the courtyard of the Kythera Municipal Library

The original columns were constructed very poorly. Grammos is a master tradesman.

Kytherian Municipal Library

The kythera-family.net, Main Page

See also, www.facebook.com/KytheraLibrary.

This facebook site is devoted to the new public library in the village of Kontolianika, which amongst other services is running a paperback exchange scheme. ...

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submitted by George Vardas on 09.08.2013

Modernism in Trifillianika

There are some interesting new homes in Trifillianika. This is one of them, blending modern and classical elements in a rural setting.

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 12.05.2013

Australia: Campaign to promote tourism in Kythera

Photograph: Doors with Venetian influence ay Kapsali

imerisia.gr article, in Greek

A very liberal translation follows below:

Australian residents with ancestry from Kythera (Kytherians) were amongst the first Greeks to migrate to "the fifth continent". They are well represented by the leading organization - the Kytherian Association of Australia, (KAA), ...

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submitted by Filoxenes Katoikes Traditional Rentals on 06.05.2013

Avlemonas Houses

In the picturesque bay of Avlemonas we have two recently restored houses. Our two traditional sea houses are in close distance to the bay of Avlemonas, only 20 meters, and from our spacious verandas you will have amazing sea view. Both houses consist of 3 master bedrooms with private bathrooms, a large living room and a fully equipped kitchen. They are well equipped and apart from a/c they are ideal for winter vacations as they are both equipped with fireplace and heater. Each apartment can accommodate ...

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submitted by Filoxenes Katoikes Traditional Rentals on 06.05.2013

Villa Venus

With respect to the tradition of the island, we have created two autonomous villas of respective weight. Villa 1 comprised of three independent suites.. The third floor suite is ideal for 2 persons. The second floor apartment is ideal for 2 couples or 4 persons and comprised of 2 en-suite bedrooms. The ground floor suite can accommodate 2 persons. Every suite has its own unique view, towards the characteristic bay of Paleopoli.
Villa 2 (45 m2) conveniently accommodate three people and is ...

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submitted by Filoxenes Katoikes Traditional Rentals on 06.05.2013

Windmill

The seventeenth century stone windmill, one of the well-known attractions of the island, along with the two stone made studios have been renovated according to local architecture. The Windmill and studios have their own style and have been designed to express individualism and character. They have carefully been furnished with household furnishings from the last century. They welcome you with the traditional Kytherian style and all the modern comforts.

Down a colourful brochure ...

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submitted by Filoxenes Katoikes Traditional Rentals on 06.05.2013

Semeli Traditional Houses

In the centre of the island, in Aroniadika, one of the most picturesque Kytherian villages, we have created our 6 traditional houses, Kamara for 2-4 persons, Sfendoni for 2 persons, a lovely traditional house for 6 persons, Lanos for 2 persons, Tholaki for 2-4 persons, and Myrtali for 4-6 persons.
Semeli Studios have been built in typical Kytherian architectural style and are surrounded by a stone mosaic paved yard, large gardens with scented flowers and patio.

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submitted by Filoxenes Katoikes Traditional Rentals on 06.05.2013

Celestia Tradtional Houses

CELESTIA Traditional Houses is a category A hotel. An excellently restored traditional house, with local island architecture, has five apartment-suites, and invites you to enjoy the very best life has to offer as it meets tradition and contemporary comfort with high quality facilities and a spacious environment. The unique stone building was built in 1851 by local builders and its architectural structure in the Venetian style is intrinsically connected with traditions and customs of the Leonzini ...

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submitted by Filoxenes Katoikes Traditional Rentals on 04.05.2013

Filoxenes Katoikies manages a portfolio of traditional dwellings on the island of Kythera

- a network of Villas , Houses, Sea-side Apartments.

Down a colourful brochure as a .pdf, here:

Filoxenes Katoikies Brochure 2013.pdf

Contact:

Andreas Samios

Tel: (+30) 2736033755, (+30) 2736034015

Mob: (+30) 6976415238

Fax: (+30) 2121219972

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submitted by Kythera Library on 07.11.2013

Location of the Municipal Library of Kythera

The Municipal Library of Kythera is located just off the central road through Kythera. If you take the Ayios Ilias turn off, it is the first building you see on your right hand side.

It is located near the centre of the island. In the map provided, it's exact position is the dot "i" in the word Kondelianika - just a little below where the bottom edge of the letter "L" spells "Lib" for "Library, ...

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submitted by Kythera Library on 07.11.2013

The Kytherian Municipal Library

The Library is located just of the central road through Kythera. If you take the Ayios Ilias turn off, it is the first building you see on your right hand side.

Kytherian Municipal Library

The kythera-family.net, Main Page

See also, www.facebook.com/KytheraLibrary.

This facebook site is devoted to the new public library in the village of Kontolianika, ...

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submitted by Kythera Library on 21.04.2013

Design for the courtyard of the Kythera Municipal Library

Kythera Municipal Library, main page

Download a .pdf of the landscaping pal here:

SXOLEIO KONTOLIANIKA.pdf

The courtyard as it exists as of April 2013, is inadequate. The design depicted has been created pro bono by architect Elias Vassiliadis.

Re-design of the Courtyard of ...

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submitted by Kythera Library on 21.04.2013

The exterior of the Municipal Library in Kondelianika needs a re-design and a makeover

Kythera Municipal Library, main page

Re-design of the Courtyard of the Kythera Municipal Library, Kondelianika


One of the "finishing touches" that needs to be completed is the re-design of the external (back) courtyard. Architect Elias Vassiliadis has very kindly drawn up - free of charge - a plan drawn for the library grounds. The cost estimate for the work is approximately ...

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submitted by Heather De Marco on 30.10.2012

Doors in Hora

Wonderful doors in the laneways of Hora

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submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 31.07.2012

Water mills look like little sheds or houses.

We are certain that visitors to Kythera pass them every day - without realising that they are water mills - and why the canals feed into them.

Water travelled along a series of canals, througout Mylopotamos - all interlinked. Water would fall from a height into a designated water mill wheel, turning the wheel, and then the stone, and hence crushing the wheat.

Mills were owned by individual families.

Those who grew wheat, but had no mills, would bring ...