Chios Island, Chios Island, North Aegean Islands A large and impressive fortress on the top of a hill.
At an elevation of 220 meters, it is one of the highest elevations in southern Chios. Its position offers the possibility to survey the plains of Kalamoti and Armolia,... View More
Castle of Apolichna
Castle of Chios
Chios Island, Chios Island, North Aegean Islands The Castle of Chios lies north of the town centre. It used to be the walled core of the town since the Genoese period. Its main entrance (Porta Maggiore), which was constructed by the Venetians in 1694, lies at the south end.... View More
Castle of Chios
Castle of Gria
Chios Island, Chios Island, North Aegean Islands A medieval defense fortification, which served as the citadel of Kardamyla.
It is accessible via an old hiking trail, which has been signed and renovated. Tradition has it that it owes its name to an old lady (\"gria\" in... View More
Castle of Gria
Castle of Oria - Kampia
Chios Island, Chios Island, North Aegean Islands Located at the top of the lofty rock, which is the site of the chapel of Agia Paraskevi overlooking the densely vegetated ravine of Kampia.
The fortress stands on a rocky outcrop and is built on a relatively small scale. It is... View More
Castle of Oria - Kampia
Castle of Palios Katarraktis
Chios Island, Chios Island, North Aegean Islands View More
Castle of Palios Katarraktis
Castle of Volissos
Chios Island, Chios Island, North Aegean Islands The traditional village of Volissos is built on the side of a tall and steep hill, at the top of which stands a medieval castle. The Castle was built during the Byzantine period and according to tradition it is considered a project... View More
Castle of Volissos
Dafnonas Castle
Chios Island, Chios Island, North Aegean Islands View More