ABOUT MOLIVOS (MITHYMNA) TOWN
According to mythology, Mithymna was one of the five
daughters of the mythical King Makara.
During the middle ages Mithymna takes on the name Molyvos or
Molivos. The writing of Molyvos with an iota (i) could be considered
the proper way to spell the name, if we were to accept the
assumption that the stem of the word is the West European
periphrastic denomination Mont d' olives (mountain of olives).
The traditional architecture of the town reflects the modus
vivendi and social life styles of the past. In 1965 the competent
authorities put a preservation order on the entire settlement of
Molyvos (Mithymna), thus declaring it a protected town.
Walk through the cobblestone streets up to the Byzantine
castle, which decorates the peek of the village and often hosts
cultural events and concerts throughout the summer.
Visit the Town hall, with its important archeological
collection, the municipal Art gallery and school of fine Arts, the
village library and churches, the picturesque harbour with its
abundance of bars, restaurants and cafes, and finally, the 'Agora'
were you may enjoy a day shopping and good food.
Mithymna owns an archaeological collection with impressive
findings from the surrounding area, and a library with a collection
of over ten thousand volumes and manuscripts.
In the past, music was the beloved activity of the Mithymnian
people. Arion was a brilliant poet who set music to verses like no
other. Zeus, Dionysos and Hercules were especially worshipped.
Virgile mentions that the grapes of Mithymna were unequalled in
their aroma and nectars.
Since 1960, tourist development has played a critical role
in the life and evolution of Molyvos. Every year a significant
number of cultural events and conferences, both national and
international, are held in Molyvos. Art exhibitions, lectures,
theatrical performances and folklore events are held in the town.
Apart from the tourist industry, the local inhabitants also
work in the fishing, olive cultivation, cattle-breeding and farming
sector.
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