MUNICIPALITY OF LEROS

ΩΡΑΡΙΟ ΜΟΥΣΕΙΩΝ

ΕΣΠΑ 2014 – 2020

In the ancient times Leros and Kalymnos were called Kalyndia. The name Leros is presumed to come from the word “levros” which means smooth, because, unlike the mountainous and rocky Kalymnos, the Island of Leros has a smooth and fertile soil.

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The story of the famous novel "Guns of Navarone" is based on the Battle of Leros, and Leros island's coastal artillery guns — among the largest naval artillery guns used during World War II — that were built and used by the Italians until Italy capitulated in 1943 and subsequently used by the Germans until their defeat.

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