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Archaeological Museum of Mytilene
39° 6.4′ N · 26° 33.7′ E
Two buildings tell Lesvos' story from the Neolithic to Roman times; the new building's highlight is the floor mosaics of the 3rd-century AD 'House of Menander', a villa used by theatre troupes.
Practical
Old Building at A. Eftalioti street (a 1912 mansion) and New Building on 8th November street in Kioski (opened 1999). Tel +30 22510 28032 (old) and +30 22510 40223 (new). Walking distance from the town quay and on the way up to the castle. Check opening hours locally.
Best for
Rainy-day or hot-afternoon culture stop in Mytilene
Nearby
- Mytilene Port of Entry — Port Police & Customs0.1 NM away
- Statue of Liberty (Mytilene Harbour)0.1 NM away
- Mytilene Town Harbour Quay0.2 NM away
- Mytilene Castle0.3 NM away
- Ermis Ouzeri (Mytilene)0.4 NM away
- Mytilene Provisions — Supermarkets & Ermou Street Market0.4 NM away
- Mytilene Marina (Setur Marina Mytilini)0.5 NM away
- Marina Yacht Club Café-Restaurant (Mytilene Marina)0.6 NM away