The fortress of Molyvos is built
with reddish and brown trachyte on the top of a rocky hill on which the
settlement is situated. It has the shape of a disproportioned trapezium
with sides of about 70m. and generally it is preserved in a relatively
good condition.
The exact date of its founding is not known. It was
probably built after the mid-13th century and it obviously belongs to the
series of the numerous forts that were constructed in that period by the
Lesbians, in order to render the defense both against the Turks and the
Franks possible. In 1373 it was restored by Francisco Gateluzzo A'.
Additions took place during the period of the Turkish occupation
(1462-1912).
Restorations commenced in 1976 and up to 1981 a
number of strengthenings, rebuildings and joint-fillings in parts of the
walls took place. In 1993 a crack in the south bulwark was restored and up
to this day consolidation works are carried out in parts of the fortress
that bear signs of damage.
In summers, both cultural and theatrical
performances take place in its inner yard.
The exact date of its founding is not known. It was
probably built after the mid-13th century and it obviously belongs to the
series of the numerous forts that were constructed in that period by the
Lesbians, in order to render the defense both against the Turks and the
Franks possible. In 1373 it was restored by Francisco Gateluzzo A'.
Additions took place during the period of the Turkish occupation
(1462-1912). 
