Skiathos Castle, Medieval fortress in Skiathos Municipality, Greece.
The fortress stands on a rocky promontory in northern Skiathos, with steep cliffs descending into the sea on three sides of the structure.
The settlement was established in the mid-14th century as protection from pirate raids, remaining under Byzantine control until 1453, followed by Venetian and Ottoman rule.
Twenty churches divided into four parishes, along with a mosque without a minaret, formed the religious center of the fortified medieval settlement.
The entrance features a narrow gate that connected to a retractable wooden drawbridge, with remnants of defensive walls still visible at the site.
The fortress gate included a terrace with a scalding bowl system that permitted defenders to pour boiling water on attackers approaching the entrance.
Location: Skiathos Municipality
GPS coordinates: 39.20944,23.46056
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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