Municipality of Mithymna
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Its prominent jet-set and intelligentsia colonists are attracted by the quality and timeless allure of the village. They meet here in their renovated mansions during the summer and in other seasons, their comingsand-goings creating constant interest. Many artists, musicians, painters, poets and intellectuals of all kinds gather in Molyvos. Scientists, doctors, art dealers, and all sorts of people of means live in complete harmony with the hospitable locals.
An Easy-Going Way of Life
Cafe in Molyvos
el in the harbor’s quaint little tavernas The courtyards with their grapevines, bougainvilleas and jasmine The wisteria covered kalderimi in Molyvos’s central market, a protected landmark as is the rest of the village The fresh air, the swept alleyways, and the chic local women who pay careful attention to what they wear even when going to the grocer’s
What to See
Molyvos still has many public fountains with carved inscriptions and decoration dating from the Turkish occupation. The Old Bath House is an important architectural monument built in the last century. The village also has a Municipal Gallery with a fine collection of works by prominent Greek artists, including Tsarouchis, Halepas, Mytaras, Botsoglou and others. The remains of the dock in the ancient harbor and sections of the Roman aqueduct are Don’t Miss visible at the site of the modern harbor. The grilled sardines and salt-cured macker- Mithymna is one of the most important listDaily life in Molyvos usually takes place outside the home, in the tavernas and the central shopping district with its perennial wisteria vines. Just picture these fragrant lavender clusters in springtime! Imagine having your morning coffee or afternoon ouzo with friends on a veranda gazing out at the Aegean and the glorious sunset.
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