Kotsinas Castle & Maroula Statue
Κότσινας
The medieval castle ruins above a small north-coast fishing port, with a statue of Maroula, the heroine who fought the Ottomans. The Church of the Holy Spring stands nearby.
Kotsinas was an important harbor on medieval Lemnos. In 1478, the local girl Maroula took up her dead father's sword and fought bravely when Ottoman forces attacked the town. The bronze statue of Maroula on the castle ruins is a symbol of heroism for the whole island. Next to it is the Church of the Holy Spring, where 64 steps lead down to a holy spring underground. Below the hill lie a quiet fishing harbor and small seafood tavernas, which make a good lunch stop.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hephaestia
- East Mudros Military Cemetery
- Faraklo Volcanic Rocks
- Sanctuary of the Kabeiroi
- Moudros Bay
- Keros Beach
- Alyki & Chortarolimni Wetlands
- Poliochni