GreekHistory of Limnos
Limnos due to its old volcanic activity was considered as the island of Hephaestus, the god of Fire. According to...
Sporting Ideal of Limnos
Ancient PentathlonAccording to mythology, on Limnos, the island of Hephaestus, the complex athletic contest of Pentathlon was born, which first...
Architecture in Limnos
Majestic mansions found mainly in the capital Myrina, rural residences, windmills, stockyards, churches and country chapels indicate the architectural wealth...
Archaeological Sites
Ancient Poliochni is found on the east coast of Limnos. It prospered greatly thanks to its commercial contacts with the...
Museums in Limnos
The historical evolution of the island of Limnos, from the Chalcolithic period to the Roman dominion, is presented at the...
Churches in Limnos
The metropolitan church of Agia Triada (Holy Trinity) is found in Myrina and was built in 1865 by the empirical...
Customs & Feasts in Limnos
In Limnos there are many feasts celebrating the saints of the Orthodox church such as the feast of Panagia (Virgin...
Traditional Professions in Limnos
One of the oldest professions on Limnos and strongly connected to the island is the profession of Kehagias. Initially Kehagiades...
