Krania, Elassona, Larisa,Thessaly
Tower of Metamorphosis monastery
| Location: |
| In the Monastery of Metamorphosis, 15km south of the village Krania, near Elassona in Thessaly |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Thessaly Larisa | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Elassona • Krania | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 630 m (Relative Height≈0 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1801 | Post-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle-Monastery |
Good
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A tower in the monastery of Metamorphosis of Paleokarya, south of the village Krania of Elassona.
History
The monastery, originally, was built in the early 17th century. In 1792, it was reconstructed completely, while additional renovation took place in 1806.
The tower was built in 1801 according to an inscription at the top.
The tower is in good condition. Obviously, it has undergone some restoration recently, like the rest of the monastery, but it seems that these new works have not deteriorated the original form of the monument.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | May 2018 |
Sources
- Website ΚΡΑΝΕΑ ΕΛΑΣΣΟΝΑΣ - Πανηγυρίζει η Ι. Μονή Μεταμορφώσεως Παλαιοκαρυάς στην Κρανιά
- Website Greek Orthodox Religious Tourism - Μονή Μεταμορφώσεως του Σωτήρος “Παλαιοκαρυάς” Κρανιάς
- Website ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣ Ν.ΤΣΟΛΑΚΗΣ - Η Μονή Παλαιοκαρυάς της Μεταμόρφωσης του Σωτήρα
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| Krania is 45km from Elassona. From the southern edge of the village an asphalt-paved road leads to the monastery after 15km. |
| Entrance: |
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| Other castles around |
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| Castle of Agrelia |
