Lesbos Hotels with Wireless

The main symbol of the island is beautiful Genoese castle built on a high hill. After the recent renovation, fortress was made available for public access; today it hosts music concerts and theatrical performances. Tour participants will certainly be able to visit the nearby ancient theater; it has a unique room acoustics. No less striking historical monument is the Byzantine fortress, the construction of which took place in the second half of the 15th century. The fortress was seriously damaged during the war with Turkey, a significant portion of towers and fortifications were destroyed.

Now the fortress is located on the territory of an important archaeological area, where scientists haven’t stop working for many decades. You can see what they've found in the Archaeological Museum; its collection is updated with new exhibits literally every day. The church of Agios Ferapon is one of the few religious sites that have managed to preserve to this day in their original form. In addition to a compelling and original appearance, the church differs with an abundance of valuable religious artifacts. Recently, it has been converted into a museum which holds a vast collection of 13th-16th century’s icons.
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