Ammolochos, Andros, Cyclades,South Aegean
Tower of Giannoulis
or Tower of Mastrogiannoulis
| Location: |
| In the village Ammolochos in Andros island, Cyclades |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| South Aegean Cyclades | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Andros • Ammolochos | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 508 m (Relative Height≈30 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 17th or 18th cent. | MODERN GREEK  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower House |
Rather Poor
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A tower-house dominating over the village Ammolochos in the northern side of Andros island.
It was built in the 17th or 18th century.
In the beginning of 19th century, the owner was Giannoulis Dimitriou, head of the Arvanites of Andros.
The tower is in a relatively good condition. There are various distinct defensive elements in the construction of the tower, especially the machicolation over the main entrance.
Around the tower there are some auxiliary buildings such as stables, warehouse and a pigeon house.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2017 |
Sources
- Οικονόμου, Αντώνιος , «Κάστρα, πύργοι και βίγλες στο νησί της Άνδρου. Το Κάτω Κάστρο, παρελθόν και η σημερινή κατάσταση. Τρόποι ανάδειξης του μνημείου ως κομμάτι της ιστορίας του νησιού» (ΤΕΙ Πειραιά, 2013-10-08), σελ.60
- Video by the user Daria Gerus> Πύργος του Γιαννούλη, Αμμόλοχος, Άνδρος
- Website ανδρος σημερα - ΑΜΜΟΛΟΧΟΣ ΠΥΡΓΟΣΠΙΤΟ
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| Access |
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| Entrance: |
| Apparently, it is not possible to visit the interior but the access to the surrounding area is free. |
| Other castles around |
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| Tower of Agios Petros |
| Lower Castle of Andros |
| Castle of Faneromeni |
| Bistis-Mouvelas Tower |
| Tower of Ostodosia |
| Tower of Sargiannis |