The museum
in the two-chambered room (CASAMATTA)

The two-chambered room, is situated at the northeastern edge of the castle in a complex section, consisting of the half-moon bastion and a four-sided bastion. It was constructed in 1719-1720, according to the indications of General von Schulenburg.

Actually, it consists of two vaulted longitudinal galleries, with a table-like cross-section, communicating with each other. They run through the thickness of the wall, with a maximum height of 2.48m. The narrow sides facing the outer eastern perimeter of the wall bear embrasures for cannons.

The term “casamatta” (casemate) refers to the low enclosed gun emplacement within the thickness of the wall, covered entirely by vaults supporting the upper platform.

According to the approved museological study, the first hall features a floor plan of the castle and a timeline. Utilizing texts and rich visual material, the exhibition highlights the evolution of the fortifications and the utilization of cannons.

Furthermore, an interactive info-kiosk provides visitors with insights into topics such as piracy, sieges, the fortresses in the broader area, and the archaeological landmarks of Lefkada, thus providing a comprehensive depiction of the historical and archaeological evolution of the island. In the second exhibition hall, artifacts from the castle are displayed, organized into small thematic sections. Three inscriptions were discovered within the castle of Agia Mavra and were kept for decades at the Public Library of Lefkada. Following our request, they were formally entrusted to the Greek Ministry of Culture for exhibition at the museum within the castle, while copies were made for the Library.