In the center of Mitilini, there is an interesting religious monument, the Church of St. Ferapont. It was built in the 19th century and serves as an important culture center now. In the church, there is the Byzantium Museum. Its collection of artifacts is very extensive. Here, you can see old weapons, church utensils, and historical artifacts dating back to the Byzantium period.
Another important religious monument is the Cathedral of Saint Athanasios. It was built in the 17th century. Since its construction, a lot of original interior elements have been preserved. The interior of the cathedral was designed by famous Greek masters. Here, unique religious artifacts are kept. Every year, thousands of pilgrims come here to pray. It is especially interesting to visit the cathedral during big religious holidays. At this time, beautiful celebrations are held.
If you want to get acquainted with local culture and traditions, you should visit the Ethnographic Museum Mitilini located in a spectacular historic building. In this museum, you can see old costumes and weapons. One of the most interesting things here is the collection of handicrafts. There is also a small gift shop where you can buy hand-made gifts.
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