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The Byzantine Castle of Myrina stands on a hill overlooking the town. The Castle was built by the Emperor Andronicus Komninos. The Byzantine Castle of Myrina can be accessed only on foot. Distant view of the Castle. This fortress was constructed in 1186 AD. The Castle of Myrina took its present form in 1207-1214. During the Ottoman rule, the Turks live inside the Castle. As the Castle is positioned on the highest point above Myrina Town, it offers majestic view. Beautiful natural surroundings. Relaxing view. Inside the walls, there are cisterns, remains of houses and an underground vaulted room. The view from the Byzantine Castle is stunning. In 1770, serious damages were caused to the castle by the Russian fleet, while trying to free Myrina from the Turks. To go to the castle, you walk a path for about 20 minutes. View of Myrina Town, the capital of Lemnos island. The Byzantine Castle of Myrina was built on the site of an earlier ancient fortification. Beautiful setting. The walls of the Castle of Myrina. Today, the Castle is uninhabited, but it is home to 200 deer.