Epano Chora, Sparta, Laconia,Peloponnese
Castle of Vordonia
| Location: |
| Vordonia, Laconia, Peloponnese |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Peloponnese Laconia | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Sparta • Epano Chora | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 760 m (Relative Height≈200 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 13th century | FRANKISH  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle Ruins |
In Ruins
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Α small castle built in the Franksih period on a steep hill. The hill looks like a pyramid from a distance. The castle had a visual communication with Mystras and it was built around the same time (13th century).
In 1263 passed in the hands of the Byzantines of the Despotate of Mystras. In 1460, it was captured by the Turks who destroyed it.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | October 2012 | Last addition of photo/video: | October 2020 |
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| - |
| Entrance: |
| Free but difficult access |