Ayia, Naxos, Cyclades,South Aegean
Tower of Ayia
| Location: |
| Near Ayia, Naxos island, on the 6th km from Apollo to Chora |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| South Aegean Cyclades | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Naxos • Ayia | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 200 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 17th century | Post-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower House |
Average
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On the 6th km of the coastal road from Apollo to Chora there is the monastery of Panagia. The tower of Ayia is 150 after and above the monastery.
It belonged to the Greek-Orthodox noble family of Kokkos.
It was built in the 17th century. It was seriously damaged in a fire in 1992.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2012 | Last addition of photo/video: | November 2016 |
Sources
- Photos Nikos Golfis from Flickr
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| The castle is on the 6th km of the road from Apollo to the Chora of Naxos. |
| Entrance: |
| One can visit the surrounding area but not the castle itself. |
| Similar |
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| Tower of Barozzi-Gratsia |
| Bazeos Tower |
| Fragkopoulos-Dellarocca Tower |
| Tower of Markopolitis-Papadakos |