Mitilini (Lesbos)

Mitilini is the capital city and port for the island of Lesbos. Explore this bustling city's ancient roofs, and visit the huge castle perched on the hill - the beautiful Greek theater that the Romans repaired and then copied back in Rome! See the impressive Cathedral and the Church of St. Nicholas, converted from a mosque. Enjoy the Archaeological Museum or one of the fine art museums with collections of important work. Venture into the oldl quarter near the waterfront to enjoy the old Turkish mansions or into the countryside an discover quaint villages where time seems to have stood still.