Πύργος του Λεχουρίτη
Historic 18th-century fortified tower in Lechouri on Erymanthos, with a historical and folklore museum in part of it.
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About the museum
The Lechouritis Tower is a fortified post-Byzantine residence in the mountain village of Lechouri, on the slopes of Erymanthos, about 43 km south-west of Kalavryta. It belonged to the family of the military leader Georgios Lechouritis (Papadopoulos).
The building was constructed in two phases: the first half was built from 1740 to 1760, when Anagnostis Lechouritis took power over the 32 villages of the Erymanthos area, and the second from 1785 to 1790. An underground passage to an old outbuilding survives. In 1821 the tower hosted figures of the revolution and held the Turkish commander of Kalavryta prisoner. In 1840 King Otto and Queen Amalia visited it to honour Captain Georgios Lechouritis.
After the epidemic of 1854 the tower remained closed for many years, and in 1905 it was sold to the father of G. Poretsanos. It was completely renovated in 1990, and a part of it now operates as a historical and folklore museum. Lectures and cultural events are held every year in the garden.
Highlights
- Fortified tower of the years 1740–1790
- Historical and folklore museum in part of the tower
- Tower of the Lechouritis family, where figures of the 1821 Revolution were hosted
- Garden with cultural events
Permanent exhibition
- Ιστορικό και λαογραφικό μουσείο – A museum in part of the renovated Lechouritis Tower, with historical and folklore exhibits.
- Founded
- 1740
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