Epano Skala

Epano Skala is Mytilini’s old harbour neighbourhood, and one of the most layered corners of the capital: it sits over the site of ancient Mytilini’s northern harbour (the Malois Limen), carries the memory of Asia Minor refugees who settled here after 1922, and still functions as a market-and-harbour district with the castle visible above. Walking through Epano Skala links archaeology, refugee history and everyday market life in a way few other parts of the city do.

What to See and Do

• the site of ancient Mytilini’s northern harbour, the Malois Limen
• the neighbourhood’s layered Asia Minor refugee history from after 1922
• views back toward the Castle of Mytilini from the old harbour edge

Visible ancient harbour remains and exact landmarks can vary, so treat this as a walking neighbourhood to explore on foot rather than a single fixed sight.

Part of the Mytilini area.

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