Molyvos Castle — Attraction in Municipality of Western Lesvos

A brochure distributed at the entrance of the castle mentions all the nations or states, except the Ottomans (Turks), that controlled the castle throughout history as having "conquered" or "taken control" of it. Including the Venetians, Genoese, Catalans, and Crusaders. According to the same brochure, the castle remained under Ottoman control for 400 years, during Turk control many renovations and additions were made. It is also stated that the Ottomans made significant contributions to the castle's current state. However, the Ottomans are only described as "occupiers."

Describing only the Ottomans as "occupiers," especially when their significant contributions are acknowledged, seems biased. History should be fair and balanced, evaluating each period and administration with consideration of their contributions and impacts. Given that the Ottomans controlled the castle for 400 years and made significant contributions, describing them solely as "occupiers" is an incomplete and...

A beautifully well preserved castle. Information is in English and Greek and there is access to the majority of its interior and ramparts. Well worth the walk up to it despite the Many steps from old town below it. Alternatively you can drive to the top, and I believe that the coastal road train (also a great tourist opportunity) goes all the way to the top. They sometimes host cultural and arts events within it grounds as well.

The entry fee is reasonable (€3 each and our four year old got in free) and the staff where friendly. Unfortunately the information centre was not open when we visited so I can't comment on that, but if it's anything like the rest of the castle it's probably great. I...

A fantastic castle to visit. Quite well preserved, it offers magnificent viewpoints in all directions. Its history is much older than it seems. What we see today is mostly a Genoese reconstruction of a Byzantine fortress, which was later repaired and enhanced by the Ottomans in order to adapt it to the age of gunpowder. What lies underneath is an ancient Greek Acropolis, which was the citadel of an extensive network of fortifications that most likely began at the port and encircled all of the modern town as well as the citadel. Traces of these fortifications can still be seen on the lower parts of the town. One particularly impressive part displays polygonal masonry of...