Sanctuary of Messon
The sanctuary in the centre of Lesbos, seat of the “Koinon of the Lesbians”, with a temple of the Lesbian Triad, an early Christian basilica and a middle Byzantine chapel.
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About the museum
The Sanctuary of Messon has been a place of worship since very early times and was the seat of the “Koinon of the Lesbians”. Its name comes from its location in the middle of the island. The first, archaic cult building was succeeded around 300 BC by a temple dedicated to the Lesbian Triad, that is Zeus, Hera and Dionysos.
On the same spot an early Christian basilica and a middle Byzantine chapel dedicated to the Archangel Michael were later built, which shows the lasting religious importance of the site.
Highlights
- Seat of the “Koinon of the Lesbians”
- Temple of the Lesbian Triad (Zeus, Hera, Dionysos)
- Early Christian basilica and middle Byzantine chapel
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Λέσβου
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October, and every first and third Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
From the village of Mesa the site is about 8 minutes on foot or 2 minutes by car, and about 31 minutes by car from the city of Mytilene.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The site has toilets and a car park.
Events & venue rental
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