University of the Aegean, Lesvos

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The University of the Aegean is a public, multi-campus university located in Lesvos, Chios, Samos, Rhodes, Syros and Lemnos, Greece. It was founded on March 20, 1984, by the Presidential Act 83/1984 and its administrative headquarters are located in the town of Mytilene, on the island of Lesvos. ()

Local name: Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 39°5'6"N, 26°34'0"E

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University of the Aegean – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castle of Mytilene, Valide Mosque, Church of St. Symeon, Çarşı Hamam.

1.8 miN
Forts and castles
Castle of Mytilene, Mytilene
47 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.
2 miN
Mosque
Valide Mosque, Mytilene
51 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.
1.7 miN
Church
Church of St. Symeon, Mytilene
44 min walk • 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.
1.8 miN
Baths
Çarşı Hamam, Mytilene
47 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.
1.4 miN
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Statue of Liberty, Mytilene
37 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.
1.5 miNW
Church, Baroque architecture
Saint Therapon, Mytilene
39 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.
5 miNW
Forest
Kalamiaris palm forest, Lesvos
128 min walk • Kalamiaris palm forest or Panayouda palm forest is a semi-natural small palm forest on the east coast of Lesbos island. The original twenty-four Canary Island Date Palms were planted by the English diplomat Atkinson who brought them from Egypt in the late 19th century.
1.5 miN
History museum, Museum, Archaeological museum
Archaeological Museum of Mytilene, Mytilene
39 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.
1.8 miN
Memorial
Fikiotripa, Lesvos
47 min walk • The Fikiotripa is a lighthouse built at the outer edge of the location of ancient Mytilene.
1.9 miNW
Mosque
Yeni Mosque, Lesvos
50 min walk • The Yeni Mosque is a historical Ottoman mosque in Mytilini on the island Lesbos of Greece.
0.8 miSE
Museum
Theophilos Museum, Mytilene
21 min walk • Theophilos Hatzimihail, known simply as Theophilos, was a Greek folk painter and major contributor in modern Greek art. The main subject of his works are Greek characters and the illustration of Greek traditional folklife and history.