The clock remained in good working condition until the mid 1920s , when it fell into disrepair . On August 12 , 1953 the island was struck by the catastrophic Ionian earthquake and the Bell Tower collapsed . The bell was later found buried in the ruins , yet intact . The Tower was rebuilt by donations initiated by a Kefalonian woman , the bell put in place and in 1985 the clock operated for the first time since the earthquake
Ionian earthquake
1953 Ionian earthquake
Kampana Square