Kavala Castle, Byzantine fortress in Kavala, Greece
Description
Kavala Castle is a Byzantine fortress in Kavala, Greece, featuring a central circular tower, multiple defensive walls, and square towers built from local granite, marble, and bricks. The structure divides into inner and outer enclosures connected by a transverse wall system.
History
The original Byzantine fortification was destroyed by Ottoman forces in 1391, then rebuilt in 1425 with elements from the previous structure incorporated into the new design. This reconstruction phase shaped the fortress as it stands today.
Culture
The fortress contains an open-air theatre where concerts and theatrical performances take place during summer months within ancient stone walls.
Practical
The fortress is accessed through a main gate leading to separate inner and outer enclosures connected by continuous walls. The hilltop location offers expansive views of the city and harbor below.
Did you know?
The fortress walls integrate the city's water supply system through advanced medieval engineering methods. This clever solution allowed water to reach the hilltop location while reinforcing the defenses.
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