The picturesque seaside settlement of Fiskardo lies 50 km northeast of the island's capital. It took its name from the Norman leader Roberto Guiscardo who died there in 1085. The beauty of the landscape has been praised by many travellers, including H. Muller in the 19th century. The buildings of the settlement, which have been preserved from the earthquakes of 1953 and are under a preservation order, give a special tone to the landscape. In recent years, Fiskardo has become one of the most significant tourist resorts of Kefalonia. Yachts and boats drop anchor in its calm waters bringing crowds of tourists to the island. Near Fiskardo stand ruins of a Paleo-lithic settlement, the most ancient on the Ionians. The remains of a Byzantine church, the monastery of Platytera and the quiet small ports of the area are also worth visiting.