The small town of Mitilinioi, the old capital of the island, is built amphitheatrically on top of three hills in the middle of the fertile valley of Hisios. The mane of the Mitilinioi originates from the first inhabitants of this are who came from Mitilini (Lesvos).
In Mitilinioi there is an important commercial activity and a vibrant nightlife.
Picturesque narrow streets, churches, and beautiful cafes, make up a uniquely beautiful picture.
Beautiful work of nature, culture and yours. Exceptional blog, congratulations and greetings from MC.
ReplyDeleteI like the irregular shapes and sizes of the houses, a great view from this hill to the sea.
ReplyDeleteThis is a dreamland. The light in your photo is fabulous. Tnank you for visiting my blog. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour island is a good deal larger than I had first thought, Benikos. I like being able to see all the way to the ocean like this.
ReplyDeleteUniquely beautiful, indeed. The way you've composed this, the viewers eye moves from the foreground over the rooftops and out to that glistening sea. I feel almost like a bird in flight. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful area.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very nice photograph, carrying the eye across the tile roofs into the distance. I enjoy the historical comments too.
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the wooded hillside
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above the sea
how lovely
It sounds like a lovely old village with a fantastic location. The view is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful. Very pintoresque.
ReplyDeleteThank you for signing up to follow my Daily Photo blog in Costa Rica, and I have just discovered and signed up to follow your blog. I have been to Mykonos, Delos, Santorini, Rhodes and the Greek mainland, but not to your island. I look forward to learning more about it through your blog.
ReplyDeletewow, thank you for sharing its history with us. Hope you have a wonderful 2010!
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