Samos Town - Kato Vathi

The Town of Samos was built in the middle of 18th century as the port of Vathy.

At first there were only depots for the necessities of the trade. Samos town was initially named Kato Vathy (meaning low Vathy) or Limenas Vatheos (meaning port of Vathy).

The current name (Samos town) was given it in 1958.

During the 19th century it became the administration centre of the island. At that time, its population increased. After the union of Samos with Greece, Samos town remained the administration centre of the island, as well as it became the capital of the Samos Prefecture and the seat of the local municipality.

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Edited by: Yallou