Chlemoutsi, Medieval castle in Kastro, Greece
The castle stands on a 220-meter hilltop, featuring a central hexagonal keep with an inner courtyard surrounded by six vaulted halls and outer fortification walls.
Prince Geoffrey I of Villehardouin constructed the castle between 1220 and 1223 as the primary defensive structure for the Crusader rulers of the Principality of Achaea.
The castle's architecture combines French 12th-century military design with Byzantine elements, representing the transition from Romanesque to early Gothic construction methods.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds and museum exhibits from Wednesday through Monday between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM, with final entry permitted 20 minutes before closing.
The fortress maintained its original structure without experiencing any sieges throughout its military history, making it a complete example of Frankish castle architecture in Greece.
Location: Andravida-Kyllini Municipality
Inception: 1220
GPS coordinates: 37.89028,21.14194
Latest update: May 25, 2025 12:34
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