The capital of the island of Lesbos is located on the east coast and is called Mytilini. The Castle of Mytilini can be seen from almost every viewpoint in the city — not only because it stands on a high hill, but also because it is one of the largest castles in the Mediterranean. The first structures date back to the Byzantine period (6th century), likely built on the remains of an even older ancient acropolis. In the 14th century, the Genoese Gattilusio family significantly expanded the fortress while they ruled Lesbos. The castle was built to protect the city from pirates and enemy naval attacks. After the Ottoman conquest in 1462, additional walls, bastions, and storage areas were added, giving the complex its current impressive size. The castle covers about 60 hectares, highlighting its strategic importance; located close to the Turkish coast, Mytilene was for centuries an important military and trading center in the Aegean Sea. We spent the entire afternoon walking across the grounds, passing remains of Ottoman bathhouses, water reservoirs, underground storage spaces, and an old mosque.

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🌫️⚓ Ghost of the Sea At dawn, a massive tallship slowly pierces the thick sea fog — sails full, timbers groaning, its silhouette rising like a phantom from the deep. A moment caught between legend an

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Fala, Velejador - Fred Paim da Revista Náutica -- A Semana Internacional de Vela de Ilhabela chega à sua 48ª edição entre os dias 24 e 31 de julho de 2021, no Yacht Club de Ilhabela (YCI), no litoral norte paulista. O grande encontro da modalidade conta com mais de 100 barcos das principais classes de vela oceânica, como ORC, RGS, Mini Transat, Multicasco, Bico de Proa, Clássicos, C30 e HPE25. E, pela primeira vez, reúne regatas presenciais e virtuais, com as provas online feitas pelo aplicativo Virtual Regatta Inshore. Inscreva-se no canal oficial da Semana Internacional de vela de Ilhabela: https://bityli.com/B6QTp Curta a SIVI no Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sivilhabela/ Siga a SIVI no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sivilhabela/ Siga a SIVI no Twitter: https://twitter.com/sivilhabela/ Saiba mais: https://www.sivilhabela.com.br

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