Aïdonia, Andros, Cyclades,South Aegean
Tower of Sargiannis
| Location: |
| Between the villages Aïdonia and Korthi of the south part of Andros island in Cyclades |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| South Aegean Cyclades | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Andros • Aïdonia | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 62 m (Relative Height≈0 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| probably 17th cent. | Post-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower House |
Average
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A ruined mansion in the village Aïdonia (old name Galagas) of southern Andros.
The history of the tower is not known. It seems that it was built before the 18th century but not before the 17th century because earlier the area was deserted.
The name of the original owner is unknown. Perhaps it belonged to one of the Daponte families, who were of the few rich families in the island living outside the Apano Kastro in late 17th century.
“Sargiannis” is probably the name of a more recent owner.
The tower was used as a mansion but there are many medieval defensive characteristics on it, like the absence of windows in the lower levels, the elevated entrance and especially the machicolation above the main gate.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2017 |
Sources
- National Technical University of Athens, Faculty of Architecture
ΑΡΧΙΤΕΚΤΟΝΙΚΗ ΑΝΑΛΥΣΗ ΠΑΡΑΔΟΣΙΑΚΩΝ ΚΤΗΡΙΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΣΥΝΟΛΩΝ
ΠΡΟΓΡΑΜΜΑ ΨΗΦΙΟΠΟΙΗΣΗΣ ΔΙΑΤΟΜΕΑΚΟΥ ΜΑΘΗΜΑΤΟΣ 5ΟΥ ΕΞΑΜΗΝΟΥ
Αηδόνια - Website ΑΝΔΡΟΣ-Historia - Το μεσαιωνικό Κόρθι της Λατινοκρατίας.
- Website Εν Ανδρω - Λατινοκρατία στην Άνδρο του Νίκου Βασιλόπουλου
- Pictures from Panoramio, user G Glynos
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