Castle of Chios, Medieval fortress and archaeological site in Chios, Greece
The Castle of Chios spans 180,000 square meters on the northern side of Chios port, featuring an irregular pentagon shape with eight preserved bastions.
The fortress originated in the 10th century under Byzantine rule, followed by Genoese control from 1346 to 1566, when Ottoman forces captured the structure.
The Ioustiniani Palace near the main entrance serves as an exhibition space for archaeological artifacts and artistic displays representing regional heritage.
The castle maintains an active residential community of 650 people and contains multiple entry points, including the Porta Maggiore gate and the northwestern Portello entrance.
The semi-subterranean water cistern Kria Vrisi, dating from the Genoese period, remains functional within the castle grounds as a water storage system.
Location: Chios Municipality
GPS coordinates: 38.37297,26.13594
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:03
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