The master craftsmen Dimitrios Meimaris and the Tinian marble sculptor Petros Vekios were involved in the elaboration of the plans, while for the interior decoration artisans from Italy were brought in. The large matroneum with its nine semi-circular balconies with...
Ancient icons are kept in the temple, many of which are undated, but a special mention should be made of the fresco which is the main icon and represents the commander-in-chief Michael with a dagger and a scroll. The image of Taxiarchis was a fresco of the first...
The church of the Holy Apostles is one of the oldest churches in the city of Mytilene and is not far from the metropolitan church. It is a three-aisled basilica without a dome with a vaulted ceiling, which has a remarkable decoration. It is said to have existed...
The church was rebuilt in 1795 and thus reached its present form. The church was painted with frescos paintings in 1799 and in 1918 renovation works were carried out, during which many old frescos paintings were covered with newer ones. A fragment of a fresco of the...
The Metropolitan church of Mytilene is located in the central market of the city and is dedicated to St. Athanasius. Dated at the end of the 16th – 17th century. and it is assumed that he has been a metropolitan since 1721. It is a three-aisled basilica with a...
