1941 – 1944 AD

During World War II, German troops occupy the island of Lesvos. It is liberated in 1944.

1922 AD

After the Asia Minor disaster of 1922, about 24,000 refugees settle permanently on the island. The Mytilene Castle is hit hard, as much of its building material is used extensively for the construction of the first refugee houses.

1920 AD

Under the Treaty of Sevres, Lesvos, like the rest of the Aegean islands, unites with the rest of the mainland.

1912 AD

Admiral Kountouriotis, in charge of the Greek fleet, occupies the city of Mytilene. One month later, following a bloody battle, the whole of Lesvos is liberated. Mytilene Castle becomes purely residential.
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