Omvrios, Corinth, Corinthia,Peloponnese
Fortress of Ovrios islet
| Location: |
| Little island of Ovrios in Saronic Gulf offshore from Kechries |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Peloponnese Corinthia | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Corinth • Omvrios | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 45 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 17th-18th cent. | VENETIAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Coastal Fortress |
Not Good
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Ovrios is a small island without inhabitants at the west side of Saronicos gulf, very close to the exit of the Isthmus of Corinth.
There is a castle on this island which is visible from a distance. The fortifications are mostly dated in the 17th or 18th century and they are probably Venetian.
However, parts of the eastern and of the western wall are from the early Byzantine period, while there are also traces of Mycenean fortifications.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | December 2013 |
Sources
- Video by the user Droneas gr Εβραιονήσι#Greece
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| Approach to the monument: |
| The deserted island can be approached only by boat. Possinle embarkment the port of Kechries or Loutra Elenis |
| Entrance: |
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