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    Lemnos - Wikipedia

    Lemnos or Limnos (Greek: Λήμνος; Ancient Greek: Λῆμνος) is a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within the Lemnos regional unit, which is part of the North Aegean region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Myrina. … See more

    Lemnos is primarily a flat island, but the western region, particularly the northwest, is rocky and mountainous. At 430 meters above sea level, … See more

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    The present municipality of Lemnos was formed on the merger of the following four former municipalities, each of which became municipal units, following the 2011 local … See more

    Lemnos has a strong husbandry tradition, being famous for the Kalathaki Limnou (PDO), a cheese made from sheep and goat milk; as well … See more

    The only airport is Lemnos International Airport, 18 kilometres (11 mi) east of Myrina. The island is well served by ferries from See more

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    For ancient Greeks, the island was sacred to Hephaestus, god of metallurgy, who—as he tells himself in Iliad I.590ff—fell on … See more

    Prehistory
    The ruins of the oldest human settlement in the Aegean Islands found so far have been unearthed in … See more

    Cuisine
    Local specialties include:
    • Kalathaki Limnou, cheese
    • Melichloro, cheese
    • Fava (Lathyrus clymenum)
    Paximadia See more

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    1. a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea. Greek name Límnos
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    WEBLimnos is a remote and unspoiled island in the northern Aegean Sea, with sandy beaches, winemaking culture and a Venetian castle. Explore its attractions, history, food and more with Lonely Planet's expert tips and …

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    Limnos is a beautiful North Aegean Sea island, which was shaped by volcanic eruptions in the distant past. It is a place with a centuries-old history, and a popular holiday destination that will capture your heart - the perfect place to chill out.
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    Make sure you visit the archaeological site of Hephaistia town (3 km N.). This was the biggest town of Limnos, second to Myrina, during the ancient historic times. The finds of the excavations provide evidence about the area’s continuous habitation from the Late Bronze Age until the Byzantine Period.
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    The town has been named after the wife of Thoas, the first king of Limnos. The slab-paved alleys, the seaside promenade with the old traditional residences and the castle overlooking the town are some of the most picturesque views on the island.
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    WEBAug 6, 2023 · Things to Do in Lemnos, Greece: See Tripadvisor's 13,714 traveler reviews and photos of Lemnos tourist attractions. Find what to …

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      WEBApr 27, 2024 · Lemnos, isolated Greek island and dímos (municipality), North Aegean (Modern Greek: Vóreio Aigaío) periféreia (region), Greece. It is situated in the Aegean Sea, midway between Mount Áthos (Ágio) in …