 Agia paraskevi
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The charming town of Agia Paraskevi is located 40 km northwest of Mytilene.
Particularly striking are the old mansions with traditional architecture and flower-filled gardens that characterize the area.
Another feature of Agia Paraskevi is that the locals preserve the customs and traditions of their ancestors.
It is a place of authentic beauty that has not yet been fully developed for tourism, impressing visitors with its island identity.
The inhabitants are also notable for their faith.
The town has a total of 64 churches and chapels, and it takes its name from the picturesque chapel of Agia Paraskevi, built inside a cave.
In the wider Agia Paraskevi area, you will also find many significant archaeological sites.
At the site of Klopedi, excavations have revealed the ruins of an ancient temple founded in the 8th century BC, surrounded by a colonnade of 46 columns with distinctive Aeolic capitals.
It is believed that Napaios Apollo was worshiped here, making it one of the most important sanctuaries of Lesvos.
In a small plain, you can see the remains of the Sanctuary of Messes, built in the 3rd century BC and dedicated to Aphrodite.
Nearby are also the ruins of the ancient city of Pyrra.
Another notable monument in the area is the Kremasti Bridge.
This is a large medieval arched bridge connecting the two banks of the Tsiknias River.
It was built between 1355 and 1432 and served military and commercial purposes.
The building materials used were sourced from the ancient temple of Klopedi.
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