Karystos, Karystos, Euboea,Central Greece
Bourtzi of Karystos
| Location: |
| At the waterfront of Karystos in southern Evia island |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Central Greece Euboea | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Karystos • Karystos | |
| Altitude: | |
| Zero Altitude |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1350 | VENETIAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Coastal Fortress |
Good
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The castle is no the waterfront of the Karystos town in South Evia. It was built by the Venetians in 1350.
It is a two-storied building in an hexagonal horseshoe shape. The Venetians used for the construction limestone and marbles from the nearby Roman Mauseleum.
It is in good condition and in the summer its is used for various cultural events.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | September 2012 | Last addition of photo/video: | January 2023 |
Sources
- Video by the user Eleftherios Sfryridis Το Κάστρο Μπούρτζι της Καρύστου (December 2020)
- Video (+photos 1, 6) by the user G Traveller Μπούρτζι Καρύστου | Bourtzi of Karystos (January 2023)
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| The castle is at the waterfront of karystos and easily accessible. |
| Entrance: |
| Free access to the perimeter |
| Other castles around |
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| Castle of Aktaion |
| Castle of Armena |
| Fylagra Castle |
| Fortress of Karystos |
| Chartzani |