Lemnos Arcaeological Museum

You will find it in Myrina with a collection of remarkable findings from excavations in Poliohni, Hephaestia, Imvros and Kavirio. The copy of the Kaminia column (a headstone with the form of a warrior and the oldest written text of the pelasgian period) stands out. You will also see the crater with the double handle of the 7th century B.C. as well as a clay figurine of goddess Kyveli. Telephone 22540 22990.

Lemnos Folklore Museum

The lovely folklore museum is housed in a two-floor building of Portianou village. Here you will see traditional costumes of Lemnos and everyday life tools such as looms, yarns, agricultural tools and other. The most notable is Churchill's armchair as he had set up his headquarters in the village. There are also room representations of the traditional house of Lemnos. Telephone 22540 51785.

Sponge Museum

This museum is located in the Nea Koutali village, as it used to be a known sponge center. Here you will find a lot of information regarding the art of sponge diving, which is no longer practiced on Lemnos, and you will see many exhibits. Telephone 22540 92383.

Archaeological site of Hephaestia

This remarkable archaeological site includes ruins of public buildings, houses, the ancient theatre (which hosts summer performances), the Kaviron Sanctuary and the temple of the Great Goddess. It is here that various objects have been found, like weapons, utensils and figurines. Telephone 22543 50700.

Parliament of Poliohni

The ancient town of Poliohni was founded during the 4th-5th millennium B.C and it is situated in Kaminia, relatively close to Moudros. The most impressive part of the ancient city is the parliament of 4.000 B.C. which proved that 6.000 years ago on Lemnos there was a democratic regime. Telephone 22540 91249.

Artemis Temple

The temple of Artemis is open to visitors and it is located within the site of Porto Myrina Palace hotel. Artemis was worshiped as the patron goddess of ancient Myrina and her temple was in use up until the Hellenestic period. Telephone 22510 22087.

Myrina Castle

It is also called Paliokastro and it stands proudly over the town of Myrina, while the evenings it is illuminated, making for a beautiful spectacle. It was founded in 1186 and it is one of the largest forts in the Aegean and one of the best maintained. Inside the castle you can see the ruins of administrative buildings, tank clusters, galleries, while the turrets provide a magnificent view. In the castle there are about 100 deers that were brought from Rhodes, moving around freely, an ideal target for a picture.

Desert - Pachies Ammoudies

On Lemnos there is a small but very real desert, the only one in Europe. The area is called Pachies Ammoudies and it is found north, close to Katalakkos village. The dunes take up an area of about 70 acres while there is surrounding vegetation. It is worth taking pictures of this rare sight and walking on the sand dunes.

Lemnos Petrified Forest

Most part of the Petrified Forest of Lemnos is in the region of Moudros. The trees were turned to stone when millions of years ago they were covered by the volcanic lava. The area is not yet formed to accept visitors, but you may see some of the fossils exposed in the Town Hall of Moudros.

Hot Springs

At Therma, in a verdant landscape close to Myrina, lie the Hot Springs. The water temperature ranges from 39 to 43 degrees Celcius, and it is suitable for conditions such as rheumatism and arthritis. Telephone 22540 62062.

Filoktitis Cave

In case you visit the Kaviron Sanctuary it is a great opportunity to check out the water cave of Filoktitis which is right underneath, and perhaps take a dive. Here, according to tradition, Filoktitis lived for 12 years after the Achaeans left him behind on their way to Troy, because he was bit by a snake, causing him to produce an intense stench.

Mountainous Villages

Lemnos has some remarkable villages, like Kontias and Romanou, which are worth a visit. Kontias (southwest) is a traditional settlement with noteworthy architecture, stone houses and two fully renovated windmills at the village entrance. Romanou is located east (a bit north of Moudros) with distinct characteristic the scattered half-dug jars used by locals to store wine and olive oil. The imposing mansions, stylish public buildings and picturesque old churches will impress you.

Panagia Kakaviotissa

Panagia Kakaviotissa is the only church in the world without a roof, and it is highly atmospheric since it is also located inside the carved steep rocks. The whole area offers beautiful views and the landscape has a wild beauty. Since it will take about half an hour of uphill walking from the end of the passable dirt road to reach the church, it is best to come early in the morning or late in the afternoon.