9 Sights & Landmarks in Mytilene That You Shouldn't Miss

June 4, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Mytilene (Greek: Μυτιλήνη Mytilini [mitiˈlini]) is a city founded in the 11th century BC. Mytilene is the capital and port of the island of Lesbos and also the capital of the North Aegean Region. The seat of the governor of the North Aegean Region is Mytilene. Mytilene is also one of 13 municipalities (counties) on the island of Lesbos. Mytilene is built on the southeast edge of the island. It is also the seat of a metropolitan bishop of the Orthodox church.
Restaurants in Mytilene

1. Town Hall

Eleftheriou Venizelou 13-17, Mytilene 81100 Greece
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Town Hall

2. The Commander of Lesvos Monastery

Mytilene Greece +30 2253 041226 http://www.ktimaapostolou.gr/turkish/taksiarhis_tr.html
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The Commander of Lesvos Monastery

3. Catholic Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary

Ermou 75, Mytilene 81100 Greece +30 2271 021617
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Catholic Church of the Assumption of Virgin Mary

Lesvos's only Roman Catholic Church was built in 1843 and was used as a monastery until 1979. Relics of St Valentine are found under the main altar. The Church was recently restored in 2013 uncovering her beautiful frescos.

4. Mytilene Castle

8is Noemvriou, Mytilene 81100 Greece
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Mytilene Castle

A huge, 6th century fortress overlooking the town and harbour of the capital town of Lesbos

Reviewed By Kayaker1945 - Columbus, United States

Read up on it before you go. Wonderful view of the Aegean Sea, the shores of Lesvos, and Turkey in the distance.

5. Agalma Eleftherias

Mytilene Greece
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Agalma Eleftherias

6. The Yeni Tzami (Mosque)

Ermou St, Mytilene Greece +30 2251 040135
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The Yeni Tzami (Mosque)

An early 19th century mosque undergoing renovation. On the same site are the old Turkish baths, or "Hamam"

7. CarsI Hamam

Lorentzou Mavili 2, Mytilene 81100 Greece

8. Vizantino Mousio

Arionos 1, Mytilene 811 00 Greece +30 2251 028916

9. Ekklisia Agiou Therapontos

Ermou kai Therapontos, Mytilene 811 00 Greece

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