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Castle in Greece
Skiathos Castle (Greek: Κάστρο της Σκιάθου) or simply Kastro is a medieval fortified site on the northern tip of the island of Skiathos in Greece, which
Skiathos_Castle
Island in the Northern Sporades, Greece
Skiathos (Greek: Σκιάθος, romanized: Skiáthos, IPA: [ˈscaθos]) is a small Greek island in the northwest Aegean Sea. Skiathos is the westernmost island
Skiathos
Medieval hilltop citadel complex in Greece
The Parga Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Πάργας) is a medieval hilltop citadel complex in the town of Parga, Epirus, Greece. Located on the top of a hill overlooking
Parga_Castle
Fortified rocky hill, the acropolis of the ancient city of Corinth, Greece
Acrocorinth in 1929. Currently, it is one of the most important medieval castle sites of Greece. In a Corinthian myth related in the 2nd century CE to Pausanias
Acrocorinth
Venetian-era fortress of the city of Sitia in Crete, Greece
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Kazarma_fortress
13th-century Crusader castle in Greece
The Platamon Castle (Greek: Κάστρο του Πλαταμώνα), an important part of the history of Pieria, is a Crusader castle (built between 1204 and 1222) in Macedonia
Platamon_Castle
Medieval fortification in Messenia, Greece
The Castle of Methoni is a medieval fortification in the port town of Methoni, Messenia, in southwestern Greece. The castle of Methoni occupies the whole
Methoni_Castle
Venetian castle and fortress in Nafplio, Greece
The water castle of Bourtzi (Greek: Μπούρτζι, from Ottoman Turkish برج - burc meaning "tower"; formerly Καστέλλι, Kastelli or Πασσάζ, Passaz) is a Venetian
Bourtzi_Castle
Venetian fortification in Kefalonia, Greece
The Assos Castle (Greek: Κάστρο της Άσσου, romanized: Kastro tis Assou) is a Venetian fortification on Kefalonia island in western Greece. Together with
Assos_Castle
Historic Venetian fortress on a headland of the Argolic Gulf at Nafplio
Palamidi. A Brief History of the Fortress of Nafplion, Athens, 1990. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Palamidi castle. Palamidi Portal: Greece
Palamidi
Venetian fortress in Greece
and was called Castel a Terra or "Castle near the Land" by the Venetians, who also called it Castel Nuovo or "New Castle". The eastern peak was called Castel
Old_Fortress,_Corfu
Fortification within Ioannina city, Greece
The Ioannina Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Ιωαννίνων) is the fortified old town of the city of Ioannina in northwestern Greece. The present fortification dates
Ioannina_Castle
Fortress of Thessaloniki, Greece
"fortress") is mentioned in 1208–1209 and a "kastellion with the Tzakones of the castle" in 1235. The "Koulas of Thessaloniki" (κουλάς from Turkish: kule, "fort")
Heptapyrgion
Citadel in Rethymno, Greece
Fortezza is built on a hill called Paleokastro (Παλαιόκαστρο, meaning 'Old Castle'), which was the site of ancient Rhithymna's acropolis. Between the 10th
Fortezza_of_Rethymno
Revelation monastery in Greece
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
Monastery_of_Saint_John_the_Theologian
Eastern Orthodox monastery, Mount Athos
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Simonopetra
Palace in Rhodes, Greece
known as the Kastello (Greek: Καστέλο, from Italian: Castello, "castle"), is a medieval castle in the city of Rhodes, on the island of Rhodes in Greece. It
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
Palace_of_the_Grand_Master_of_the_Knights_of_Rhodes
Fortress in Crete, Greece
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Koules_Fortress
Ottoman fortress in Souda Bay, Crete
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Izzeddin_Fortress
Ruined castle in Kalamata, Greece
The Castle of Kalamata (Greek: Κάστρο της Καλαμάτας) is a ruined medieval fortress in Kalamata, the capital of Messenia in southern Greece. The present
Kalamata_Castle
Defensive fortifications in Crete, Greece
(49 ft) deep. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Chania city walls. "The Castle of Chania". cretanbeaches.com. Archived from the original on 8 August 2011
Fortifications_of_Chania
Castle on the Greek island of Lesbos
The Castle of Mytilene, also Fortress of Mytilene, is located in Mytilene on the Greek island of Lesbos, North Aegean. It is maintained in good condition
Castle_of_Mytilene
Venetian fortress
the British during their rule of the island (1815–63). At the top of the castle there is a stone building which was used for defence and a brick building
New_Fortress
Castle on the northeastern coast of Corfu, Greece
Kassiopi Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Κασσιώπης) is a castle on the northeastern coast of Corfu overseeing the fishing village of Kassiopi. It was one of three
Kassiopi_Castle
Eastern Orthodox monastery, Mount Athos
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Esphigmenou
Byzantine castle on the island of Corfu, Greece
Angelokastro (Greek: Αγγελόκαστρο (Castle of Angelos or Castle of the Angel); Venetian: Castel Sant'Angelo) is a Byzantine castle on the island of Corfu, Greece
Angelokastro_(Corfu)
Castle near Pylos, Greece
The Old Navarino castle (Greek: Παλαιό Ναυαρίνο) is a 13th-century Frankish fortress near Pylos, Greece. It is one of two castles guarding the bay on which
Old_Navarino_castle
Patras Castle, Greece
Patras Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Πατρών) is a medieval structure in Patras, Greece. It was built around the mid-6th century AD above the ruins of the ancient
Patras_Castle
Greek Orthodox monastery in Crete, Greece
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Arkadi_Monastery
Historical fortifications of Greek city
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Fortifications_of_Rhodes
Eastern Orthodox monastery, Mount Athos
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Xenophontos_Monastery
City in the northern part of Attica
fortresses of Ancient Greece stands now on the spot of an Ancient Eleutherae castle, dated between 370 and 360 BC, with walls of very fine masonry that average
Eleutherae
Monastery on Mount Athos, Greece
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Stavronikita
Fort in Argostoli Municipality, Greece
The Castle of Saint George (Greek: Κάστρο Αγίου Γεωργίου), Castle of Cephalonia (Κάστρο Κεφαλληνίας), or simply Kastro (Κάστρο, lit. 'fortress') was a
Castle of Saint George, Cephalonia
Castle_of_Saint_George,_Cephalonia
Castle in Rio, Greece
The Rio Castle (Greek: κάστρο του Ρίου), historically known as the Castle of the Morea (Italian: Castello de Morea) in opposition to its counterpart,
Rio_Castle
Medieval fortifications in Crete, Greece
it by a ditch. The new capital became known as Rabdh al-Khandaq (Trench Castle). Meanwhile, the Byzantines tried to recapture Crete from the Arabs because
Fortifications_of_Heraklion
This is a list of castles, fortresses and towers in Greece. Forbes-Boyd, Eric "In Crusader Greece: A Tour of the Castles of the Morea", 1964 Eustasiades
List_of_castles_in_Greece
Ottoman-era castle in southern Greece
Zarnata Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Ζαρνάτας) is a ruined Ottoman-era castle in the Mani Peninsula in southern Greece. Zarnata is first mentioned in a Venetian
Zarnata
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thessaloniki, Greece
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Walls_of_Thessaloniki
Neighborhood of Nafplio, Greece
Acronauplia (Greek: Ακροναυπλία, romanized: Akronafplia; Turkish: Iç Kale, "Inner Castle") is the oldest part of the city of Nafplion in Greece. Until the thirteenth
Acronauplia
Fortress in Preveza, Greece
The Castle of Saint Andrew (Greek: κάστρο του Αγίου Ανδρέα) is a fortress in Preveza, Greece. First constructed by the Ottoman Empire in the early 1700s
Castle_of_Saint_Andrew
Medieval citadel on the Greek island of Chios
The Castle of Chios is a medieval citadel in Chios town on the Greek island of Chios. The castle stands at the northern end of the harbour, which originally
Castle_of_Chios
Ottoman fortress near Pylos, Greece
cedid) is an Ottoman fortification near Pylos, Greece. It is one of two castles guarding the strategic Bay of Pylos, on which it sits; New Navarino is
New_Navarino_fortress
Mountain in Greece
administrative centre of the island from 1207 when the island, along with Andros, Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros became a fiefdom of the Venetian brothers Jeremie
Exomvourgo
Medieval town in Elis, Greece
Palamidi Patras Castle Platamon Castle Fortifications of Rhodes Riniasa Castle Rio Castle Rogoi Skiathos Castle Trikala Castle Vonitsa Castle Walls of Thessaloniki
Glarentza
Ottoman fortification in Preveza, Greece
St. George's Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Αγίου Γεωργίου, romanized: Kastro Agiou Georgiou; Turkish: Yeni kale, or Hizir kalesi) is an Ottoman fortification located
St._George's_Castle,_Preveza
13th-century Byzantine castle on the southwestern coast of Corfu, Greece
Gardiki Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Γαρδικίου) is a 13th-century Byzantine castle on the southwestern coast of Corfu. It is the only surviving medieval fortress
Gardiki_Castle,_Corfu
The Trikala Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Τρικάλων) is the Byzantine-era citadel of the city of Trikala in western Thessaly, Greece. The castle lies on a hill
Trikala_Castle
Greek philosopher (1758–1828)
man named Anagnostis Benakis. Gazis' comrades then took him to the Skiathos Castle and then Skopelos. When the man housing Gazis accidentally killed a
Anthimos_Gazis
Settlement in Crete, Greece
Frangokastello (Greek: Φραγκοκάστελλο) is the location of a castle and scattered settlement on the south coast of Crete, Greece, about 12 km (7.5 miles)
Frangokastello
Medieval castle in Elis regional unit, Greece
Χλεμούτσι or Χλουμούτσι Chloumoútsi), also known as Clermont, is a medieval castle in the northwest of the Elis regional unit in the Peloponnese peninsula
Chlemoutsi
Ottoman fortification in Preveza, Greece
The castle of Bouka (Greek: Κάστρο της Μπούκας, deriving from the Italian word bocca) was the first major Ottoman fortification of Preveza, in northwestern
Castle_of_Bouka
Medieval castle in Greece
Riniasa Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Ῥινιάσας), originally known as Thomokastron (Greek: Θωμόκαστρον, lit. 'Castle of Thomas'), is a medieval Byzantine fortress
Riniasa_Castle
Fortress in Didymoteicho, Greece
The Didymoteicho Fortress or Castle (Greek: Κάστρο του Διδυμοτείχου), is an ancient and medieval hilltop citadel complex in the town of Didymoteicho, Thrace
Didymoteicho_Fortress
Medieval fortress near Arta, Greece
Rogoi (Greek: Ρωγοί) is a Byzantine castle in Nea Kerasounta near Preveza, in western Greece. It is located on the site of the ancient city of Bouchetion
Rogoi
Tsougria (Skiathos Municipality), 39°07′N 23°30′E / 39.12°N 23.50°E / 39.12; 23.50 (Tsourgria) Troulonisi (Skiathos Municipality) Tsougriaki (Skiathos Municipality)
List_of_islands_of_Greece
Island in Greece
Chora). The main port, on the west coast, is Linaria. The island has a castle (the kastro) that dates from the Venetian occupation (13th to 15th centuries)
Skyros
Airport in Leicestershire, England
Midlands Airport (IATA: EMA, ICAO: EGNX) is an international airport in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, England. The airport is situated between Loughborough
East_Midlands_Airport
wildwinds.com. Retrieved 2026-02-17. SkiathosLife (2019-03-22). "Εδώ φτιάχτηκε η πρώτη Ελληνική Σημαία". SkiathosLife (in Greek). Retrieved 2023-02-06
List_of_Greek_flags
Greek island
ancient castle, or kastro door. The neighbourhood of Kastro, where it is situated, used to be the site of a medieval castle – in those days a castle was a
Mykonos
Town in Pieria, Greece
Olympus, and framed by the castle of Platamon it is a starting point for shorter excursions to Chalkidiki, Sporades islands (Skiathos, Skopelos, Allonisos etc
Platamon
Period of Greek history following the Fourth Crusade (1204)
thwart a Turkish or Byzantine takeover of the city. The Northern Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos), Byzantine possessions that came under Venetian
Frankokratia
City in Thessaly, Greece
connection by ferry and hydrofoil to the nearby Sporades Islands, which include Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonissos. There are also connections to Lemnos, Lesbos,
Volos
Part of the second Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BC
drew near to Artemisium, heading for the Gap of Skiathos located between the coast of Magnesia and Skiathos, when a summer gale (a 'Hellesponter' – probably
Battle_of_Artemisium
Municipality in Greece
Venetians rebuilt the castle to fortify the area. In 1452, Parga and the castle were occupied by the Ottomans for two years; part of the castle was demolished
Parga
Greek island and municipality
of Saint John took control of Tilos from 1309, restoring the Byzantine castles, and building new ones in order to defend against pirate raids. It was
Tilos
Municipal unit in Greece
road southwest of Kalamata. The town is nestled on a hill below a Venetian castle and reaches to the edge of the gulf. The town was the seat of the former
Koroni
Peninsula in Macedonia, Greece
them Pappas, were rescued by the Psarian fleet, which took them mainly to Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros. The Ottomans proceeded in retaliation and many villages
Chalkidiki
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
Lekhoussa Peristera Piperi Psathoura Repi Sarakino Skandili Skantzoura Skiathos Skopelos Skyropoula Skyros Tsoungria Valaxa Cretan Afentis Christos Agia
Patmos
Airport in England
2026. Mayling, Samantha (21 September 2023). "EasyJet to start serving Skiathos next summer". Travel Weekly. Retrieved 20 March 2026. Rudaux, Apolline
Bristol_Airport
Island in Greece
Captain Behram Bey arrived in front of Kos and Bodrum, the castle guards handed over the castle to him and left, and this news reached the camp on 17 Safer
Kos
Ottoman corsair and admiral of the Ottoman navy (c. 1478–1546)
[citation needed] In the summer of 1539, Barbarossa captured the islands of Skiathos, Skyros, Andros, and Serifos and recaptured Castelnuovo from the Spanish
Hayreddin_Barbarossa
Town in Messenia, Peloponnese, Greece
Νιόκαστρο, "new castle") among the local Greeks, while the old Frankish castle became known as Palaiokastro (Παλαιόκαστρο or Παλιόκαστρο, "old castle"). The region
Pylos
Venetian maritime and overseas territories
(Negroponte), 1205/1216–1470 Pteleos, 1322–1470 the Sporades including Skiathos (Sciato), Skopelos (Scopelo), Alonnisos (Alonneso) and Skyros (Sciro),
Stato_da_Màr
Northernmost island of the Greek Cyclades archipelago
1239, Dandolo was expelled from the island by Geremia Ghisi, ruler of Skiathos, Skopelos, and Skyros. Dandolo died soon after and a case was brought before
Andros,_Greece
Island in Greece
32,400, is built around the island's main harbour and medieval castle. The current castle, with a perimeter of 1,400 m (4,600 ft), was principally constructed
Chios
eventually adopted was created and hoisted in the Evangelistria monastery in Skiathos in 1807. Several prominent military leaders (including Theodoros Kolokotronis
Flag_of_Greece
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
Genoese government ruled by the Vignolo family, and they built the crusader castle. In the following centuries there were clashes between Turks and Venetian
Nisyros
Municipality in Greece
captured the fortresses of Achaia and Ilia. In July 1461, Salmenikos, the last castle of the Greek despot, was surrendered. Apart from the Venetian possessions
Monemvasia
Latin Christian armed expedition (1202–1204)
thwart a Turkish or Byzantine takeover of the city. The Northern Sporades (Skiathos, Skopelos, and Alonissos), were Byzantine possessions that came under Venetian
Fourth_Crusade
Dances traditionally performed in Greece
(Leros) Ikariotikos (from Ikaria) Irene (Tilos) Isios (Kalymnos) Kamara (Skiathos) Kamares (Tilos) Karavas (dance) (Naxos) Kato Choros (Karpathos) Kechagiadikos
Greek_dances
Island northeast of Crete
the transom of the main gate of the castle and the other on the base of the rampart at the north side of the castle. The defences were largely built using
Spinalonga
Village in the Peloponnese, Greece
its beaches (including Tapia, Kokkinia and Kritika) and its historical castle. The municipal unit of Methoni is subdivided into the following communities
Methoni,_Messenia
Second-largest Greek island
Lekhoussa Peristera Piperi Psathoura Repi Sarakino Skandili Skantzoura Skiathos Skopelos Skyropoula Skyros Tsoungria Valaxa Cretan Afentis Christos Agia
Euboea
City in Argolis, Greece
their "Kingdom of the Morea". The city was strengthened by building the castle of Palamidi, which was in fact the last major construction of the Venetian
Nafplio
International airport in Greater Manchester, England
original on 9 April 2025. Retrieved 9 April 2025. "EasyJet to start serving Skiathos next summer". Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved
Manchester_Airport
City in Argolis, Greece
(289 m.). In ancient times, a castle was also found on neighbouring Aspida Hill. When connected with walls, these two castles fortified the city from enemy
Argos,_Peloponnese
Largest Greek island
Minoan civilisation, the Venetian old city and port of Chania, the Venetian castle at Rethymno, the gorge of Samaria, the islands of Chrysi, Elafonisi, Gramvousa
Crete
Ottoman capture of the Byzantine city
the vicinity, the fleet moved onto Christopolis. The Venetians found the castle held by a 400-strong force of Ottoman sipahis, under the command of Ismail
Siege of Thessalonica (1422–1430)
Siege_of_Thessalonica_(1422–1430)
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
coastline of 71 kilometres (44 miles). It is known for its imposing medieval castle of the Knights of Saint John possibly built on a Byzantine fortress. Nearby
Leros
Venetian polity
Archipelago (1383–1537/79), then only Sifnos (1383–1617) and Tinos (1390–1715) Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos and Skyros (1453–1538) Aegina (1451–1537, 1687–1715)
Duchy of Durazzo (Republic of Venice)
Duchy_of_Durazzo_(Republic_of_Venice)
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
shape due to the proliferation of piracy. Koskinas castle (also known as Nikaria castle or Mesaria castle) was constructed in the 10th century AD on a formidable
Ikaria
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
Greek-American community there that continues to this day. A ruined medieval castle of the Knights of St. John overlooks the old town and the chapel contains
Halki_(Greece)
Administrative region of Greece
Skiathos island
Thessaly
Conflict between the Roman Republic and the Cilician pirates
sinking a large ship. He subsequently conducted raids on the harbor of Skiathos, a known pirate stronghold, where he executed slaves and mutilated freedmen
Pompey's campaign against the pirates
Pompey's_campaign_against_the_pirates
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
agriculture. Worked blocks of island marble built into the walls of the medieval castle crowning Chora, the hilltop main town of Serifos, show that the ancient
Serifos
Crusader state in the Cyclades (1207–1579)
the Ghisi brothers, who held Tinos, Mykonos, and the Northern Sporades (Skiathos, Skyros, Skopelos) never recognized the suzerainty of Sanudo. Instead,
Duchy_of_the_Archipelago
Greek rebellion against the Ottoman Empire (1821–1829)
them Pappas, were rescued by the Psarian fleet, which took them mainly to Skiathos, Skopelos and Skyros. However, Pappas died en route to join the revolution
Greek_War_of_Independence
Airport in London, England
Seasonal: Barcelona, Bergerac, Chambéry, Faro, Geneva, Olbia, San Sebastián, Skiathos, Split, Toulon ITA Airways Milan–Linate KLM Amsterdam Loganair Isle of
London_City_Airport
Greek island in the Aegean Sea
built throughout the island to protect the island's inhabitants: Casteli (castles), also written as kasteli, were large, fortified, permanent settlements
Santorini
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