Mitilini or as the Greeks, it is also called Mitilene is the capital of Lesbos Island.The island itself is located in the northeast of the Aegean Sea and enters the top three of the largest Greek islands. In size, it is inferior only to Crete and Evia. Mitiline is the largest city of this island and often the Greeks instead of Lesbos, call the island of Mitilini.
This city became known in the distant ancient times, his story is rich in different events.In addition, it has been such historical individuals as Julius Caesar, Tiberius, Aristotle, Haris Mitlensky and many others.
In the vicinity of the city and there are many witnesses of those times and significant events in it. Tourists visiting this island can see an antique amphitheater, the Byzantine Fortress, the Cathedral of Ayos-Atanasios, as well as other temples and mosques. In general, this city is notable for the fact that there are many attractions in such a small territory, which will be interested in lovers of history.
In addition, there are several museums in Mitilini. For example, the Museum of Folk Creativity, the Byzantine Art Museum, the Old Museum and others. All these sights are quite contrasted with modern buildings. And there seems to be in different centuries.
The city is very originally located on two hills, it is even similar to a peculiar amphitheater. At the very top of one of the hills there is one of the most valuable monuments of the Middle Ages-Genoese Castle, it is simply impossible not to visit. In the north of the city there is an ancient Greek harbor, and in the south a completely modern port. And between them is the market. The choice of goods on it amazing imagination. It seems to be the territory is not very big, but there you can buy all starting with clothes and ending with handmade souvenirs. By the way, it is necessary to bargain there, it is possible to slowly slow down the initial price. The city center is located in a very beautiful bay with a beach.
And in this bay you can admire the chic yachts. The beach is well equipped for relaxation and it offers standard entertainment for tourists. On the same embankment there are many cafes, restaurants and bars. There you can taste both traditional Greek dishes and the usual European. Prices are quite affordable. There always sounds a variety of music and very fun. And lovers of ideas will also be quite interesting to go to the municipality, where performances and concerts are arranged almost every week.
I want to say that in this city will be comfortable tourists of various wealth. There are cheap guesthouses for a budget holiday and expensive high-class hotels. In addition, for those who do not like to walk in many places of the island you can rent a car.And travel agencies offering excursions not only in the city and island Lesbos, but also to other islands, you can meet at every step.
And those who want privacy can easily reach other beaches, where there are very few tourists. I consider Mitilini one of the best Greek resorts.