Kastrologos

Castles of Greece
 

Psachna, Dirfys-Messapia, Euboea,Central Greece

Castle of Psachna

  
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Location:
On a hill 2 km north of the town Psachna of Evia island
Region > Prefecture: Greek Map
Central Greece
Euboea
Municipality > Town:
City of Dirfys-Messapia
• Psachna
Altitude:
Elevation ≈ 273 m 
(Relative Height≈220 m)
Time of Construction   Origin
9th century  
BYZANTINE
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Castle Type   Condition
Castle Ruins  
In Ruins
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Few remains of a castle on a hill 2 km north of the town Psachna of Evia, in a location with strategic advantages and good natural protection.

The castle was created probably by the Byzantines in the 9th century. A settlement, “Palia Psacha” (old Psachan) was developed around it, as population moved there from the coast (it was the era of piracy).

During Frankokratia (Frankish occupation in the 13th and 14th century) the fortification was reinforced. When the Venetians became the rulers of the region (late 14th to 15th century) the settlement thrived and expanded.

The castle was captured by the Turks in 1470 and was destroyed. According to the legend, an old gypsy lady showed to the enemy the secret passages under the hill to the castle.


First entry in Kastrologos:    July 2014
Last update of info and text:   May 2018
Last addition of photo/video:  August 2023

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Road map to Castle of Psachna

Access
Approach to the monument:
Halfway on the country road Psahna-Kontodespoti turn right to a dirt road. After 850m, at the end of it, turn left and fet to the path after 65m. After walking up 280m you reach the 'gate' of the castle.
Entrance:
Free access


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