Heptapyrgion, Byzantine fortress in Ano Poli, Greece
The Heptapyrgion fortress stands on the acropolis of Thessaloniki with ten towers constructed in Byzantine architectural style and strong stone walls.
The fortress served as a military garrison for 300 troops after the Ottoman conquest in 1431 until its transformation into a prison in the late 19th century.
The structure represents multiple periods of Greek history, from Byzantine defense to Ottoman rule and later as a prison during political upheavals.
Visitors can reach the fortress by taking bus number 23 to avoid climbing the hill, with opening hours from 8:30 to 15:30 daily.
Despite its name meaning 'Fortress of Seven Towers' in both Greek and Turkish, the structure contains ten towers instead of seven.
Location: Thessaloniki Municipality
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Part of: Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessaloniki
Opening Hours: Poniedziałek-Piątek 08:00-17:45; Sobota, Niedziela 08:00-15:45
GPS coordinates: 40.64413,22.96215
Latest update: May 15, 2025 09:44
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