Platamon Castle, Medieval castle and archaeological site near Mount Olympus, Greece
The stone fortress rises 130 meters above sea level, featuring thick walls, irregular towers, and a central keep overlooking the Aegean Sea.
The Byzantine settlement transformed into a Crusader stronghold in 1204 when Boniface of Montferrat appointed Rolando Piska to manage the fortification.
The castle grounds contain a small church dedicated to Agia Paraskevi and multiple structures that represent different periods of Greek architectural development.
The castle opens daily from 8:30 to 15:00 between November and April, with extended hours from May to October, requiring an entrance fee.
The castle includes underground water storage systems designed to sustain inhabitants during extended periods of siege, with cisterns carved into the bedrock.
Location: Dion-Olympos Municipality
GPS coordinates: 40.00568,22.59841
Latest update: May 13, 2025 10:13
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