The Archaeological Museum
A traditional mansion near the harbour in Mitilini is the Archaeological museum, which introduces the visitor to the history of the island of Lesvos through the centuries. …
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The Theophilos Museum
The Theophilos Museum
This is located in the delightfully cool region of Akrotiri in the suburb of Vareia, 4 Km from the town of Mytilini. It was built in 1965 at the instigation and expense of the internationally renowned Parisian …
The Teriad Library and Museum of Modern Art
The Teriad Library and Museum of Modern Art
Stratis Eleftheriades Teriad (1897-1983), when he was 18, he left from Lesvos and went to Paris, where he studied law, without stopping thinking of painting. His interest was mainly focused on its …
The Ecclesiastical-Byzantine Museum
The Ecclesiastical-Byzantine Museum
Facing the church of Saint Therapon in the ground floor of the Philanthropic Foundation of Mytilene, this museum contains many sacred and valuable icons and other holy relics. The museum also has on display vestments embroidered with …
The Folk Art Museum
The Folk Art Museum
This is housed in the lovely, refurbished Old Harbour office on the waterfront. This museum contains a wide variety of exhibits from different periods which exemplify the island???s popular art and illustrate its past. There are …
The Old Lesvos House
The Old Lesvos House
This museum was formed at the initiative of the progressive and diligent Marika Vlachou Molinou, President of the Woman’s Association of Lesvos and is in the ground floor of her mansion near the cathedral church. It …
Other Museums
Other Museums
The Museum of Costume and Embroidery of Lesvos – This is another achievement of the Women’s Association of Lesvos. The whole spectrum of attire from the past century, male and female, is displayed in its rooms, in a …
The Castle of Mitilini
The Castle of Mitilini
One of the biggest castles in the Mediterranean is the Castle of Mitilini which is built at the highest location of the peninsula, formed between the two city ports. The place was already inhabited from the …
The ancient theatre
The ancient theatre
At the north hill of Mitilini in a pine clad area, opposite to the castle is located the ancient theatre of Mitilini. It was built during the Hellenistic period, repaired during the Roman times and today is …
The Roman Aqueduct
The Roman Aqueduct
The Aqueduct (2nd-3rd century A.D.) is an important technical achievement with its arches preserved in the site of Lambou Miloi and in particular in Moria (6 km from Mitilini), reminding of Classical times. It is constituted from …