Galataki monast., Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna, Euboea,Central Greece
Tower of Galataki monastery
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| Location: |
| In the Monastery of Galataki, south from Limni in Evia island |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Central Greece Euboea | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna • Galataki monast. | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 100 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| late 16th century | Post-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle-Monastery |
Good
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A square defensive tower in the Galataki monastery complex in northern Evia, not far from the west coast of the island.
The monastery was founded in the 10th century by a shipwrecked seaman from the Galata region of Constantinople, hence the name. It is dedicated to St Nicholas (Agios Nicolaos) the patron-saint of sailors.
The tower was renovated by the monks in the 16th century, after 1562 when the permit by the Ottoman authorities was issued. The document of the permit makes a reference to an older tower in the monastery which was ruined, therefore the reconstruction was justified.
Apparently, the tower was renovated several times since then. Today is covered by a tiled roof and it houses the library of the monastery and holy relics.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | July 2014 |
Sources
- Website τα Λιμνιώτικα, Βασίλης Δούκουρης, - Οι οικοδομικές φάσεις της ιεράς μονής Γαλατάκη την περίοδο της τουρκοκρατίας (Greek only)
- Website Μοναστήρια της Ελλάδος - ΙΕΡΑ ΜΟΝΗ ΑΓΙΟΥ ΝΙΚΟΛΑΟΥ ΓΑΛΑΤΑΚΗ - ΕΥΒΟΙΑ
- Website gamos.paterakis.gr - Ιερά Μονή Γαλατάκη (Greek only)
- Photos by Mr. Georgios Antonopoulos
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