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Description
The Platamon Castle (Greek: το κάστρο του Πλαταμώνα) is a castle of the middle Byzantine period (10th century AD) and is located southeast of Mount Olympus, in a strategic position which controls the exit of the Tempe valley, through which passes the main road connecting Macedonia with Thessaly and southern Greece.
The tower, which overlooks the highway, is an imposing medieval fortress
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Architectural features
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History
The Turks seized the castle around in 1386, but soon came back to the occupation by the forces and more than 100 Turks were burned alive inside the castle. Important discoveries are the board of Hellenistic wall, that confirm the suggestion that on this position was the ancient Greek city Heraklion and the gate in the wall of the donjon.
The fort was bombed by the Germans during World War II.
Legends & Tales
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Trivia
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Tourist Info
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References
^Nicolle, David; Hook, Adam (2007), Crusader Castles in Cyprus, Greece and the Aegean 1191-1571, Osprey Publishing, pp. 28–29, ISBN 9781841769769
Sources
- www.wikipedia.com
- www.encyclopedia-Britannica.com
- Web site: Το κάστρο του Πλαταμώνα (Greek)
- Web site: Κάστρα Πιερίας (Greek)
- Special Report to Kastra.eu by the 3rd High school of Katerini
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| Location |
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| Address: |
| 85th km Thessaloniki-Athens |
| Municipality > Community: |
| East Olympus > Platamon |
| Region > Perfecture: |
| Macedonia
Pieria |
| Longitude / Latitude: |
| N 40° 0’ 10’’ E 22° 36’ 44’’ |
| Castle data |
|---|
| Type: |
| Mountain Fortress Middle Byzantine |
| Area / Dimensions: |
| Approx: 1500 m2 max-width:610m |
| Elevation: |
| 300 m |
| Time of Contruction: |
| X century Started ~950. Rebuilt 1367 On earlier fortification |
| Period of use |
| 1367 until 1950 |
| Inside the walls: |
| There is a keep tower and a church (St Paraskevi) |
| Current Condition: |
| Very Good Renovated in 20001 (program Kastron Periplous) |
| Access info |
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| Open to Public: |
| Yes. Daily form 9 am to 5 pm Ticket:5€ |
| Car parking: |
| right outside |
| Walking distance to enter: |
| 5 min walking from parking lot |
| Information in situ: |
| Guided tours. Pamphlets and map available |
| Warning: |
| The path to the castle is not paved and not accessible in winter |
| In the Vincinity |
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| Archaelogical sites |
| Dion (35km), Ancient Pydna (20km) |
| Other places of Interest: |
| Mount Olympus (20km), Platamon seashore (5km) |
