Kastrologos

Castles of Greece
 

Kastania, Dytiki Mani, Messenia,Peloponnese

Tower of Dourakis

or Tower of capetan Konstanti Douraki  
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Location:
Kastania, West Mani, Messinia, Peloponnese
Region > Prefecture: Greek Map
Peloponnese
Messenia
Municipality > Town:
City of Dytiki Mani
• Kastania
Altitude:
Elevation ≈ 570 m 
Time of Construction   Origin
end of 18th cent.  
MODERN GREEK
H 
Castle Type   Condition
Tower House  
Not Good
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A traditional tower-house of Mani with a history.

It is a multi-level construction of the end of 18th century following the traditional style of Mani and incorporating some medieval elements in its fortification which serve decoration preferences rather than defense purposes.

The tower is connected with the legendary hero of the Greek Revolution Theodoros Kolokotronis who took refuge there in 1806.


First entry in Kastrologos:    May 2013
Last update of info and text:   June 2021
Last addition of photo/video:  June 2021

Sources

  • Info and phtos by Yorgos Costopoulos, May 2021