monuments

2009 - 2010

The following images are our contribution to a project about the byzantine, paleochristian and ottoman monuments on the island of Lesvos. The project was an idea and was assisted by the Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities of Lesvos.

Castle of Mytilini

Castle, Mytilene, Lesvos

Catacombs

Catacombs of Saint Magdalene, Skopelos, Lesvos (Panoramic)

Tower of Gatelouzi

Ruins of the Tower of Gatelouzi, near Vrisa, Lesvos (Panoramic)

Castle of Sigri

Castle Entrance, Sigri, Lesvos (Panoramic)

Church

Paleochristian church, St. Dimidrios, Ipsilometopo, Lesvos (Panoramic)

Church and Geni Tzami

Ruins of Paleochristian church, Chalinados, Lesvos (Left)

Geni Tzami, Mytilene, Lesvos. Startrail composite image of 200 time lapse shots, plus 200 dark frames. Image processed by custom code, (Right)

Church

Ruins of paleochristian church, Chalinados, Lesvos (Panoramic)

Church and Two Castle Views

Paleochristian church, St. Dimidrios, Ipsilometopo, Lesvos, (Right)

Castle inside view, Queen's tower, Mytilene, Lesvos, (Center)

Castle view, Molyvos, Lesvos, (Left)

Castle of Mytilini

Castle, Mytilene, Lesvos (Panoramic)

Catacombs

Catacombs of Saint Magdalene, Skopelos, Lesvos (Panoramic)

Castle of Molivos

Castle, Molivos - Lesvos (Back View - Panoramic)

Turkish Baths

Tsarsi Hamam, (turkish baths) now restored as a cultural and exhibition centre, Mytilene, Lesvos (Panoramic)

Castle

Castle entrance, Mytilene, Lesvos, (Left)

Castle view, Mytilene, Lesvos, (Right)

Panaghia

Icon and detail from St. Sofia Church, Keramia, Lesvos

Geni Tzami, Turkish Bath and Church

Geni Tzami, Mytilene, Lesvos, (Left)

Turkish bath, Mytilene, Lesvos, (Center)

St. Stefanos church, Lesvos, (Right)

Castle

Castle Ruins, "Ovriokastro", (Lesvos - Panoramic)

Aquaduct

The remains of the Turkish aquaduct, situated near the city of Mytilini, Lesvos

Christos and Panaghia

Two icons inside church, Papiana, Lesvos

Valide Tzami

Valide Tzami, Mytilene, Lesvos (Mosque)

Small church in a cave

Church detail. The small church of Virgin Galatousa hidden in a cave. The church is dedicated to the women unable to breastfeed their children.

Castle of Sigri.

A room inside the castle of Sigri, Lesvos