Castle of Didymoteicho, Medieval fortress in Didymoteicho, Greece.
The fortress extends over 1 kilometer with 12-meter-high Byzantine walls and contains 24 towers displaying monograms of historical figures.
The fortress underwent reconstruction during Justinian I's reign and later served as a detention location for Swedish King Charles XII under Ottoman control.
The Cathedral of Aghios Athanasios from 1834 and the Church of Christ from 1846 stand within the castle walls as examples of Post-Byzantine architecture.
The fortress occupies a strategic position overlooking both the town of Didymoteicho and the Erythropotamos River, offering views of the surrounding landscape.
The castle walls feature decorative patterns and symbolic designs alongside monograms that document various Byzantine personalities through architectural elements.
GPS coordinates: 41.35021,26.48777
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:16
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