Mytilene
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Mytilene is the capital of the island. This is also the name that most Greeks use when referring to Lesvos. It is a really bustling town and well worth visiting for a days shopping.
The town is dominated by the dome of the church of Ayios Therapon, which was started in 1860. In front of the church is the main shopping street, which I always think has something of the feel of an eastern bazaar about it. Here you can buy almost anything you require.
There are many splendid old mansions in Mytilene, which are certainly worth looking at. Some are regrettably rather dilapidated, but others have been splendidly restored.
The castle is Venetian in origin and is one of the largest in the Mediterranean. It was added to by the Genoese and then the Turks.
The waterfront of the old harbour is packed with cafes and tavernas and is the perfect place to relax after your shopping trip.
