Lixouri is the second largest city of Kefalonia, has more than 3,750 residents. It is located by sea. Lixouri is just accros from Argostoli an communicates with the capital by ferry boats.The inhabitants of Kefalonia called Lixouri and Picolo (small) Paris because of cultural development and the stream that runs through the town, like the Seine in Paris. The raging torrent divides the city and small brigdes connecting the two sides.Lixouri completely destroyed by the earthquake of 1953 and it was built from the beginning, based on modern town planning, which makes it by far the most beautiful provincial cities. For the first time in 1534 Lixouri is seen historically in Venetian documents but had experienced the largest growth in the early 19th century. Administrative services, trade, shipping and rich spiritual life gave Lixouri glamor such as to deny the primacy of Argostoli and lead to controversy and often conflicts between the two cities! Lixouri has many sights and you will surely see a lot with a walk like Iakovatios Library, Agios Nikolaos of Minies and Agios Spyridon, where he lived and did miracles the priest – Mpasias, from Lixouri, Saint of 19th century. Even you can walk by the sea, walk in the alleys and taste Traditional food.A final important event for the region is the Carnival of Lixouri. It is a custom that is lost in time and is a great folk festival.