Loutropoli Thermis Λουτρόπολη Θερμής | |
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 Aerial view of Thermi port | |
  Loutropoli Thermis Location within the regional unit  | |
| Coordinates:39°11′N26°29′E / 39.183°N 26.483°E /39.183; 26.483 | |
| Country | Greece |
| Administrative region | North Aegean |
| Regional unit | Lesbos |
| Municipality | Mytilene |
| Area | |
| • Municipal unit | 79.5 km2 (30.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Municipal unit | 2,772 |
| • Municipal unit density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
| • Community | 914 |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Vehicle registration | MY |
Loutropoli Thermis (Greek:Λουτρόπολη Θερμής) is a village and a formermunicipality on the island ofLesbos,North Aegean,Greece. Since the 2019 local government reform it is part of the municipalityMytilene, of which it is a municipal unit.[2] It is located on the central east coast of the island. It has a land area of 79.468 km2.[3] Its population was 2,772 at the 2021 census. Loutrópoli Thermís was the seat of the municipality that comprises Loutrópoli Thermís,Pigi,Komi,Mistegna andNees Kydonies. The largest towns are Loutrópoli Thermís, Mistegná, Nées Kydoníes, and Pigí.
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The region of Thermi has a history going back five thousand years. The region takes its name from thethermal springs located there for centuries. Archaeological finds indicate that during theantiquity, theGreekgoddessArtemis was worshipped as protector of the curative springs.
After archaeological excavations in the past years next to the beach, the layers and traces of five cities built one over the other were revealed, the oldest of which dates back to the middle of the 3rd millennium. The magnificence and the radiance of the religious and therapeutic centre of Thermi is also testified by numerous archaeological finds, including the foundations of buildings and inscriptions. Some of theserelics are exhibited at the outdoor archaeological site of Horafa. At the beginning of the 20th century, the region of Thermi was popular for its luxurioushotel, Sarlitza Palace, which was built on the plans ofFrench architects. For about thirty years, it received great recognition, attracting visitors and celebrities from all over the world. Today it is in decline and only the hot baths are operational.