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Architecture of Leros
The island has many neighborhoods, each with their own architectural styles. This gives the island a unique identity and provides the visitor with many visual surprises. Here I list only very few of the areas you can visit to experience the architecture. One walk I surely recommend is via the "Old Road" also known the road of "Euaggelismou" in Platanos.
Lakki: The Italian Rationalism which later became known as International Style, has produced a unique little town in Lakki, which unfortunately slowly but surely it seems to fade away with time. The Italians during their occupation created some amazing buildings on the island both at Lakki and Lepida, but it is Lakki that stands as a great example of the grandeur of the Italian rationalism, with its white surfaces, amazing promenade and open wide spaces it gives the impression of more like Miami and less like a Greek island in the Dodecanese. There have been some attempts to resurrect the buildings but to date no major positive renovations have taken place. Notice that in the rest of the island you do not find any pedestrian paths ( with the exception of a few metres in Agia Marina only on one side of the road starting from the school towards the port).

Platanos/Agia Marina: The areas are characterized by traditional Lerian houses. Neoclassical architecture is evident in the Buildings that house the Mayors offices and the "Old Lerian Club" (Leriaki Lesxi).

Pandeli/Xerokampos: These fishing villages have examples of traditionally built fishing houses and although recent building developments appear to take over the traditional architecture you can still identify the old buildings and partake in the atmosphere of the unique Lerian architecture which is influenced by so many sources.
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