 The sanctuary of Cabeiri
Near the village Panagia was located the sanctuary of Cabeiri, where, nowadays, a lagoon took its place, and also the cave of Philoktitis. It constituted a glorious annual feast commemorating Cabeiri, at the homonymous sanctuary of gods, and was connected with the revival of nature and fertility of land. |
 Poliochni: the most ancient city of Europe
The summer of 1930, the Archaeological School of Athens discovered the prehistoric city of Poliochni, which is considered to be the most ancient of Europe. It constitutes a settlement that passed from many phases of architectural and cultural development, in a period of time that lasted from 5000 B.C. till 1600 B.C., when it was devastated, obviously, by geological causes (rise in level of Aegean, etc.). |
The castle of Kotsinas
You reach at the port of particular beauty of Kotsinas from the central road. There are still traces of the Byzantine city, over which the church of Life-Giving Spring is built. Promenade along the seaside, in order to see some of the remnants of the ancient castle. It was here where the last emperor of Byzantium, Konstantinos Paleologos, asked for protection. Moreover, here, Maroula, the legendary daughter of Lemnos, fought and managed to put Turks to rout in 1478. |
The castle of Moudros
Moudros has its own specific characteristics, based on its preferential position. A lounging atmosphere is diffused around its picturesque port, which is indicated mainly for an afternoon laziness. Here, prepare your photographic camera and take position at the oldest castle of Lemnos, which is built high on a hill. When the sun meets the horizon, the view is stirring and it’s worth recording it.
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