ETS 2 – Mytilene is the capital of the Greek island of Lesbos
Euro Truck Simulator 2‘s Greece DLC has introduced the city of Mytilene, located on the island of Lesvos, through a blog post. Situated directly across from Ayvalik and in close proximity, Mytilene is one of Greece’s oldest cities, dating back to ancient times. Its architecture reflects its rich history, featuring a blend of neoclassical buildings, Byzantine churches, and Ottoman-era mansions, all lined along the coastal area.
The SCS team has stated that they’ve recreated the narrow roads along the coast of Mytilene, featuring restaurants, bars, hotels, and the city center with high accuracy. Players will also be able to see some famous landmarks, including the Rouselleio Municipal Theatre and the Church of Saint Therapon. In addition to deliveries within the city, players will find industries outside the city as well, offering a range of jobs from small local businesses to large commercial enterprises. Salt production facilities are likely to be included, as the island produces 50,000 tons of olive oil annually from its 13 million olive trees, along with significant fishing activity. Mytilene is also known for producing ouzo and liqueurs, and the Moria Refugee Camp is located on the island.
Lesvos, Greece’s third-largest island, is located just 9 km from the Turkish coast. The real island has a surface area of 1,631 km², and in the 1:19 scale virtual version, it seems that enough roads have been added for players to fully explore the island.
In 1462, the island of Lesvos was incorporated into the Ottoman Empire by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. In 1467, the famous Ottoman admiral Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha was born on this island. It is also the homeland of renowned ancient Greek poets Alcaeus and Sappho. The name of the island, “Lesvos,” is linked to the female poet Sappho, who was from Lesvos, and from the 1800s onwards, the term “lesbian,” meaning “from Lesvos,” began to be used to describe female homosexuality in reference to her.
