Mytilene City | Lesbos

Mytilini Lesvos was founded in the 11th century BC on the southeast edge of the island. It is the capital and port, and also the capital of the North Aegean Region.

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Mytilene has numerous neoclassical buildings, public and private houses. The city has ouzo production units and it exports sardines harvested from the Bay of Kalloni, as well as olive oil. It also has two excellent archaeological museums, an old harbor and a famous ancient theatre.

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