Mytilene
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Mytilene is the capital of the Greek island of Lesbos, and its port. It is also the capital and administrative center of the North Aegean Region, and hosts the headquarters of the University of the Ae
View of the port, with the dome of Saint Therapon.
The church of Saint Therapon at the port
View of the seafront
Prefecture of Lesbos, Kountourioti Street
Battle of Lesbos (1912)
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The Battle of Lesbos took place from 21 November – 21 December 1912 during the First Balkan War, resulting in the capture of the eastern Aegean island of Lesbos by the Kingdom of Greece.
Greek troops land at Mytilene, 21 November 1912
Proclamation issued by Rear Admiral Kountouriotis on the occupation of Mytilene