Sotires, Paros, Cyclades,South Aegean
Tower of Alisafides
| Location: |
| On a hill southeast of the village Sotires of Paros island in Cyclades |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| South Aegean Cyclades | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Paros • Sotires | |
| Altitude: | |
|
Elevation ≈ 115 m (Relative Height≈70 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1469 | Post-BYZANTINE  |
|
| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower House |
Average
|
The tower was the mansion of the family of Alisafides.
The family name “Alisafis” was byzantine and reported in Paros since the 12th century.
According to an inscription on a wall in the interior of the tower, it was built in 1469.
Sources
- Video by the user Terrabis - Explore The World Alisafidon Tower, Paros island, Greece
- Website PAROS BUTTERFLIES - ΠΥΡΓΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΑΛΗΣΑΦΗΔΩΝ
| Access |
|---|
| Approach to the monument: |
| - |
| Entrance: |
| Free access in the surrounding area. |
| Other castles around |
|---|
| Castle of Antiparos |
| Castle of Kephalos |
| Fort of Naousa |
| Castle of Parikia |