memorial acqui division - italian war memorial argostoli

It is easy to forget that Kefallonia saw bloodshed and destroying earthquakes more than one time.Pay your respect and you can go back to enjoy the picturesque views and crystal clear sea.

Moving Memorial - flowers are often left. Anyone who knows the history of the event (Corelli's Mandolin book & film for a start!)can't fail to be moved.

We have tried to visit the museum dedicated to the Italian soldiers on the Main Street on numerous occasions but always find it closed, so we decided to visit this memorial instead to find out a little more information. We only found it due to other reports on here, as it is very badly signposted, it is almost as if they don't want you to find it. I thought the location was fitting, really peaceful and quiet which enables you to reflect on what you are reading and seeing. The idyllic setting makes it hard to imagine the atrocities that occurred here. For me the pit opposite Turquoise ceramic studios is the most shocking and moving of the two. Anything that makes you stop and reflective if only for a short while on the horrors of war has to be a good thing.

We visit to pay our respects every time we are in Kefalonia. we never cease to be shocked by the atrocities that happened here. Before you turn up the hill there is a plaque marking the place where many of the soldiers died. we saw an elderly lady putting these flowers there as it was very close to the anniversary.

We had tried a couple of times to find this memorial which is in addition to the one on the main Fanari road to the lighthouse. Quite an uphill walk but once you reach it it is so quiet and peaceful. By coincidence we visited on 13 Sept, the date on the memorial. At the bottom of the hill is a little craft shop called Turquoise where the owner has put together a display of photographs from the period, some of which were passed down by his father who survived the war on the island. He will make you very welcome if you want to pop in and view them.

This is a very interesting piece of history. It is of course very sad that the Germans killed their Italian allies. Many Italian people visit and lay flowers here.

Though difficult to find it is worth the effort. Following the coast road north out of Apostolic. Just past the marina there is as all sign and road off to the left. Follow this to the end Up through the pine forest into the hills. There you will find this memorial in a lovely tranquil clearing.

Got a taxi up to have a look at this memorial. Luckily the taxi driver knew most of the history of the events leading up to the war and during it. He could also speak really good english, so we got lots of extra information. He made the visit very worth while.

Not the things you want to think about on vacation... But it is important not to forget this part of our history. Not this one, and not all others around the world. The memorial is nice. And when you have read about Kefalonia during WW2, it is a strong place to visit. A thought to all good people that lost theire life here.

On the Piccolo Yiro, (coast road between lassi and Argostoli ) there is a pit with a commemorative plaque, another place where a number of soldiers were slaughtered. At least 135 lost their lives.This is half way up the hill towards the memorial.

A strong reminder of the Edelweiss German Army division war crime in Greece and the supreme sacrifice of the Italian Acqui division. Every visitor to Argostoli should visit and not forget. Thanks to the local Greeks who help to upkeep the memorial. Thank you!

Not brilliant to see - but worth the visit if you want to gain a better understanding of what happened in Kefalonia in the second world war - Will make you glad that you weren't there and sad for those who were

We had a struggle to find it, the sign posting wasnt too clear, but my husband was pleased to see it. he took photos and we read the information which was very interesting.

This is situated on a hill about 600m south of the tip of the Argostoli peninsula. It is very difficult to find as the signs are small. It took us over an hour in the car. You need to drive to the northern end of Argostoli, just past the marina, and then turn inland down Areos and then Idras. At this stage you will be travelling uphill and the monument will be at the top. It is a very peaceful area within a pine forest. There is no cemetery (all the bodies were dumped at sea) and very little there apart from the poignant and sad story which reflects one of the most disgraceful episodes of WW2. After visiting the monument continue down the road to the T-junction. You will then be opposite the "pit" which is marked by a plaque on the inside. It is sensitively and sensibly fenced off and is a place for quiet reflection on the horrors of war.

Argostili is the capital city, situated on the side of a lagoon where you will see turtles feeding on sea grass in the morning. The lagoon comes off the harbour where local fishermen sell their catch straight from the boat.Walking alongside heading to the ferry terminal you can sit outside Leo's bar enjoying the comings and goings of both locals and tourists enjoying a good glass of beer or wine.afterwards go up a side street to the square and enjoy a coffee before continuing down the main street which is lined with designer and tourist shops but also some interesting local architecture some of which survived the 1953 eartquake