Neos Pyrgos, Istiaia-Aidipsos, Euboea,Central Greece
Tower of Nisiotissa
| Location: |
| Islet Monastiri at Nissiotissa beach near Neos Pyrgos, north Evia |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Central Greece Euboea | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Istiaia-Aidipsos • Neos Pyrgos | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 3 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 13th cent. (or 14th) | FRANKISH  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Fortified Church |
In Ruins
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One kilometer west of the village Neos Pyrgos in northern Evia island there is a beautiful beach named 'Nisiotissa'. On a small rocky islet named 'Monastiri', a few meters from the seashore lie the remains of a small medieval construction.
It is certainly from the Frankish period (13th or 14th century) but its purpose is not known exactly. From the position one could assume it was a watchtower but there are indications it was just a mill or perhaps a Frankish or Venetian chapel.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2012 | Last addition of photo/video: | November 2018 |
Sources
- facebook-Greek Castles (Alex Kalantzis )
- AΙΚ. ΠΑΝΤΕΛΙΔΟΥ-ΑΛΕΞΙΑΔΟΥ, ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΝ ΔΕΛΤΙΟΝ, τεύχος 49 – Β1, 1994, σελ. 96
- Video by G Traveller Πύργος Νησιώτισσας Tower of Nisiotissa
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
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| Entrance: |
| One can visit the little island by boat. Or by swimming. |
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