Olynthos, Polygyros, Chalkidiki,Central Macedonia
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basilica ruins and a newer chapel nearby
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basilica ruins and the tower
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| Location: |
| 2.5 km north of Olynthos, Chalkidiki, Central Macedonia |
| Region > Prefecture: |
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Central Macedonia
Chalkidiki |
| Municipality > Town: |
City of Polygyros
• Olynthos |
| Altitude: |
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Elevation ≈ 52 m |
| Time of Construction |
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Origin |
| 1374 |
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Late-BYZANTINE |
| Castle Type |
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Condition |
| Tower |
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Rather Poor
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The late-Byzantine tower of Mariana is 1.5km north of Olynthos, on the left side of the road to Polygyros.
It w was built in 1374. It was the seat of a property of the monastery of Dochiarion in mount Athos.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2012 |
Last addition of photo/video: | December 2021 |
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| Access |
| Approach to the monument: |
| Easy access via a paved, up-country road, 2.5 km north from the village of Olynthos, on the road to Polygyros. |
| Entrance: |
| The visit to the tower is free and without obstacles. Around 100m of easy walking is necessary for the final approach. |
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