Riza, Preveza, Epirus
Castle of Riniasa
or Thomokastro or Riza Castle or Castle of Despo
| Location: |
| Riza, Preveza, on a hill overlooking the N.R. to Parga, Epirus |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Epirus Preveza | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Preveza • Riza | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 185 m (Relative Height≈185 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| end 13th century | Late-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle |
Rather Poor
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No further info for this castle yet
| First entry in Kastrologos: | September 2012 |
Sources
- Monochrome images of Riniasa are from Castles of Northwest Greece (Allan Brooks 2013 ISBN 9780957584600) courtesy of Aetos Press.
- C. Koutsotoli «Θωμόκαστρο ή κάστρο της Ρινιάσας (τέλη 13ου – μέσα 15ου αιώνα)», Πρεβεζάνικα Χρονικά 47-48, Preveza 2011, page. 15-41
- Video by the user Fanari Travel - Amazing drone Flights Greecer Κάστρο Ρινιάσας στην Λυγιά Πρέβεζας (Πτήση Drone)
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| From the NR Preveza-Igoumenitsa exit to the beach of Riza. It seems that it is not possible to reach the castle by car. |
| Entrance: |
| Free access |