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Thermi, Lesbos: A prehistoric settlement opposite Troy

Archaeological Site

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Pyrgoi Thermis, GR Get Directions

Located in one of the most fertile valleys of the island, the prehistoric settlement of Thermi developed during the Bronze Age.

From a small, unfortified settlement, it grew to feature fortifications and an urban layout with blocks, streets and small open spaces, maintaining close trade relations with Troy on the coast of Asia Minor.

Directions

Pyrgoi Thermis
81100, Lesbos

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On foot

5 minutes from the center of the settlement of Pyrgoi Thermis

By car

15 minutes from the city of Mytilene

Opening hours

Summer hours

April 1 – October 31

Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30

Winter hours

November 1 – March 31

Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30

Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time



The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays:
January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.

Tickets

Full price: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00

Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.

Amenities

WC
Parking
Accessibility

Contact

Archaeological Site of Thermi, Lesbos
T: +30 22510 71705

Ephorate of Antiquities of Lesbos
T: +30 22510 22087, +30 22510 40716, +30 22510 42589, +30 22510 40135, +30 22510 40136
E: efales@culture.gr

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