Achinos, Stylida, Phthiotis,Central Greece
Acropolis of Achinos
| Location: |
| Achinos village near Stylis, Central Greece |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Central Greece Phthiotis | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Stylida • Achinos | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 70 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 13th century (?) | FRANKISH  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower |
Average
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An ancient citadel -"Acropolis of Echinos"- which went under many modifications and fortification works through the ages.
What remains today is some ruins of the walls on the hill and inside the village, as well as a tower, in relatively good condition, from the Frankish period.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | May 2012 |
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| Exit from the NR Athens-Thessaloniki in Raches or in Karavomylos and drive to the village of Achinos. There are road signs to the citadel which is on a hill above the village. You have to walk the last 100 m to the tower and more to the rest of the ruins. |
| Entrance: |
| Free approach to the tower and the area of the castle. |
| Other castles around |
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| Tower of Lichada |
| Castle of Mendenitsa |
| Fortification of Strongyli |
| Monastery of Profitis Elias |