Church of St. Symeon, Mytilene

Name: Church of St. Symeon
Address: Agiou Simeon, Mytilene, 811 00, Greece

#3 among attractions in Mytilene

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The Church of Saint Symeon in Mytilene is a church on the island of Lesvos in the city of Mytilene close to the old market. In the archive of the Metropolitan Church of Mytilene documentation can be found regarding the church on page 30a and 38B beginning 1700. The specific church is mentioned and it may have been built around 1700. A church was built on the site around 1885-1891, it replaced the old church which was smaller and ready to be torn down. This maybe attributed to an earthquake in 1867. There exist architectural plans that show a huge church was on the site that predates the building of 1885. Three saints are venerated by the church; Saint Simeon Stylites of Syria, Saint Symeon Stylites of Lesbos and Simeon ()

Local name: Άγιος Συμεών ΜυτιλήνηςCoordinates: 39°6'31"N, 26°33'22"E

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Agiou SimeonMytilene 811 00 Greece

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Nearby attractions include: Castle of Mytilene, Valide Mosque, Çarşı Hamam, Statue of Liberty.

0.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Castle of Mytilene, Mytilene
11 min walk • The Castle of Mytilene, also Fortress of Mytilene, is located in Mytilene on the Greek island of Lesbos, North Aegean. It is maintained in good condition and is one of the largest castles in the Mediterranean covering an area of 60 acres.
~1320 ftNW
Mosque
Valide Mosque, Mytilene
7 min walk • The Valide Mosque is a historical mosque in Mytilene, on the island of Lesbos in Greece. The mosque is located in the old Turkish quarter of the city, Epano Skala. According to its founder's inscription above its entrance, it was built in 1615, making it one of the oldest mosques in the island.
~730 ftN
Baths
Çarşı Hamam, Mytilene
4 min walk • The Çarşı Hamam is an Ottoman bath in the town of Mytilene in Lesbos, Greece. It was probably built in the first quarter of the 19th century, and formed part of the nearby Yeni Mosque complex. As its name indicates, it was the main market bath for the local neighbourhood.
0.4 miSE
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Statue of Liberty, Mytilene
11 min walk • The Statue of Liberty is a bronze statue erected at the harbor of Mytilene on the island of Lesbos in Greece. The statue was created by Greek sculptor Gregorios Zevgolis based on a design by local painter Georgios Jakobides.
~1330 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
Saint Therapon, Mytilene
7 min walk • The Saint Therapon church of Mytilene, Lesbos, Greece is a church located at the port of the town dedicated to Saint Therapon. The erection commenced in the beginning of the 19th century and was completed in 1935.
~1690 ftE
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Mytilene, Mytilene
9 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Mytilene is a museum in Lesbos in Greece. Initially the Museum was housed in a building erected by the American Classic Studies School in 1935.
0.6 miE
Memorial
Fikiotripa, Lesvos
17 min walk • The Fikiotripa is a lighthouse built at the outer edge of the location of ancient Mytilene.
~1240 ftNW
Mosque
Yeni Mosque, Lesvos
7 min walk • The Yeni Mosque is a historical Ottoman mosque in Mytilini on the island Lesbos of Greece.
0.7 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Mytilene Municipal Stadium, Mytilene
20 min walk • Mytilene Municipal Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Mytilene, Greece. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Aiolikos. The stadium holds 3,000 people, all-seated.

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Nearby attractions include Çarşı Hamam, Mytilene (4 min walk), Yeni Mosque, Lesvos (7 min walk), Valide Mosque, Mytilene (7 min walk), Saint Therapon, Mytilene (7 min walk).