Avlemonas, Cythera, Piraeus & Islands,Attica
Castle of Avlemon
| Location: |
| Avlemonas, Kythira |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Attica Piraeus & Islands | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Cythera • Avlemonas | |
| Altitude: | |
| Zero Altitude |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1565 | VENETIAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Coastal Fortress |
Average
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Avlemonas is a picturesque village in Kythira. At the entrance of the fishing port, there is a relatively small castle.
The castle was built by the Venetians in 1565. Its obvious purpose was to guard the port, as this was the major port of the island in those days.
The shape of the castle is octagonal. Inside, there is a keep tower, and the buildings of the guards and some storage facilities.
The castle was neglected for years but it is not in a very bad condition. Recently, the municipality makes efforts to do some maintenance works in it.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2012 | Last update of info and text: | October 2021 | Last addition of photo/video: | August 2023 |
Sources
- Photos 3, 11 by Fred Kok (August 2016)
- Pictures 1, 2, 7, 8, 10, 11 and video by
G Traveller Κάστρο Αβλέμονα | Castle of Avlemon
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| Approach to the monument: |
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| Entrance: |
| ? |
| Similar |
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| Sigri Castle |