Agrinio, Aetolia-Akarnania,West Greece
Tower of Vlacherna
| Location: |
| On a plateau north of Agrinio in Western Greece near the chapel of Vlaherna |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| West Greece Aetolia-Akarnania | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Agrinio • | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 380 m (Relative Height≈130 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 3rd or 4th cent. BC | ANCIENT  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Ruined Tower |
In Ruins
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Ruins of an ancient stone tower from the Hellenistic period, built probably in the era of the Aetolian League (370-189 B.C.).
The tower was in use during the Medieval period as well. It was probably used as an observatory by the Serbs of Stefan Ducan who occupied the area in the 14th century. It appears that it was deserted after the beginning of the 15th century, when the Ottomans arrived
In the middle of the ruins, a column has been installed by the Geographical department of the Greek Army.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | October 2015 |
Sources
- Website agrinionews - Μια πορεία Αγρίνιο-κεραίες Αγίου Κωνσταντίνου-Αγία Βλαχέρνα (Greek only)
- Info and photos from Mr. Linos Yfantis
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| The tower is accessed from Agrinio via the route: Agios Konstantinos-Kerees (Antennas)-Church of Panagia Vlacherna. The last part is a dirt road in good condition. |
| Entrance: |
| Free access |
| Other castles around |
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| Aggelokastro |
| Tower of Kleisoura |
| Koulopyrgos |
| Tower of Muhtar |
| Tower of Paravola |
| Castle of Vlochos |