The form and the location of the buildings listed under modern and contemporary architectural monuments of Lesvos reflect the overall economic, social and cultural conditions prevalent in Lesvos mainly in the 19th and 20th centuries. Particularly, after 1923 the island changed drastically with the departure of its Muslim population and the settlement of Greek refugees. Despite the adverse effects of the 1922 Asia Minor Disaster, new districts were built, business activity thrived and industrial output increased until the 1940s. Among other buildings, characteristic examples of this era still survive with special architectural interest in almost unaltered shape through the years, such as the industrial installations built by tradespersons and wealthy landowners, the upper class mansions in both the capital city and other settlements throughout the island, including many examples of the architectural examples which show the cosmopolitan character of the island and the outside influences on Lesvos such as towers, fountains etc.
Modern and Contemporary Architecture
Fountain at Mytilini
Region Mytilini
Fountain at Sykamnia
Region Mithymna
Fountain at Vatousa
Region Eresos - Antissa
Kafeneio ‘Athanasiadeion’
Region Plomari
Kafeneio ‘Ermis’
Region Mytilini
Kafeneio ‘Kafentaria’
Region Agiasos
Kafeneio ‘Panhellenion’
Region Mytilini
The Bakery at Mesagros
Region Gera
The Central Lyceums of Mytilini
Region Mytilini
The Girl’s School of Mytilini
Region Mytilini
The Gogos Mansion in Vatousa
Region Eresos - Antissa
The Kalloni School
Region Kalloni
The Krallis Mansion in Molyvos
Region Mithymna
The Mansions of Mytilene
Region Mytilini
The Multicenter at Mantamados
Region Mantamados
The Multicenter at Polichnitos
Region Polichnitos
The North Aegean Regional Administration Building
Region Mytilini
The Old City Hall for Mytilini
Region Mytilini
The Olive Press at Aghia Paraskevi
Region Aghia Paraskevi
The School at Aghia Paraskevi
Region Aghia Paraskevi
The Thermi Towers
Region Loutropoli Thermis
The Vournazoi Family Residence
Region Mytilini
The Vranas Olive Oil Press and Museum
Region Gera
The Windmill at Perama Geras
Region Gera