Kos Island, Kos Island, Dodecanese The ruins of the old town of Pyli and its castle can be found on a hilltop, 3-4 kilometers away from the modern village of Pyli, approximately 17 kilometers from the city of Kos.
The old town is an abandoned settlement on the... View More
Castle and Old Town of Pili
Castle of Antimachia
Kos Island, Kos Island, Dodecanese The castle of Antimachia is located in the center of the island of Kos, southeast of the village of Antimachia. It is a remarkable medieval fortress. According to written testaments of the 14th century, the castle also served... View More
Castle of Antimachia
Castle of Kefalos
Kos Island, Kos Island, Dodecanese As one enters the village of Kefalos, one can see the remains of the local Castle. The castle was built of small stones and inside it contained many water reservoirs.The Kefalos castle is dated back to the Byzantine era. The oldest... View More
Castle of Kefalos
Castle of Neratzia
Kos Island, Kos Island, Dodecanese The castle of Kos, better known as the castle of Nerantzia (castle of the sour orange tree), is the most important part of the fortifications constructed on the island by the Knights Templar at the end of the 14th century A.D.... View More