Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Mytilene Municipal Unit, Greece

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.6 km
Ascend 105 m
Descend 65 m

Experience Mytilene Municipal Unit in Greece in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Saint Therapon

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The Saint Therapon church of Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece is a church located at the port of the town dedicated to Saint Therapon.

Wikipedia: Saint Therapon (Mytilene) (EN)

930 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 2: Archaeological Museum - New Building

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The Archaeological Museum of Mytilene is a museum in Lesbos in Greece. Initially the museum was housed in a building erected by the American Classic Studies School in 1935. Due to geological problems, the stability of the building was damaged and, in 1965, the museum's collection was partly moved to the Bournazos family mansion, originally built in 1912, which was acquired by the Ministry of Culture in the same year. However, this building had to be renovated as well, and it wasn't until 1991 that the museum took its present form and was officially inaugurated.

Wikipedia: Archaeological Museum of Mytilene (EN), Website

229 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Statue of Liberty

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The Statue of Liberty is a bronze statue erected at the harbor of Mytilene on the island of Lesbos in Greece.

Wikipedia: Statue of Liberty (Mytilene) (EN)

845 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 4: φάρος ΦΥΚΙΟΤΡΥΠΑ

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The Fykiotripa or Akra Kastro is a lighthouse built at the outer edge of Mytilene, on the island of Lesbos.

Wikipedia: Fikiotripa (EN)

591 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Castle of Mytilene

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Castle of Mytilene

The Castle of Mytilene, also Fortress of Mytilene, is located in Mytilene on the Greek island of Lesbos, North Aegean. It is maintained in good condition and is one of the largest castles in the Mediterranean covering an area of 60 acres. The first castle on the site may have been erected during the time of Justinian I. The 6th-century castle may have been built on top of an already existent fortress. In the Late Middle Ages, the castle was the residence of Francesco I Gattilusio and his successors, especially the tower known today as the Queen's Tower. There is also strong evidence that the original acropolis on the site may have included a sanctuary to Demeter, Kore and Cybele.

Wikipedia: Castle of Mytilene (EN)

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