Kastania, Dytiki Mani, Messenia,Peloponnese
Tower of Dourakis
or Tower of capetan Konstanti Douraki
| Location: |
| Kastania, West Mani, Messinia, Peloponnese |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Peloponnese Messenia | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Dytiki Mani • Kastania | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 570 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| end of 18th cent. | MODERN GREEK  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower House |
Not Good
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A traditional tower-house of Mani with a history.
It is a multi-level construction of the end of 18th century following the traditional style of Mani and incorporating some medieval elements in its fortification which serve decoration preferences rather than defense purposes.
The tower is connected with the legendary hero of the Greek Revolution Theodoros Kolokotronis who took refuge there in 1806.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | May 2013 | Last update of info and text: | June 2021 | Last addition of photo/video: | June 2021 |
Sources
- Info and phtos by Yorgos Costopoulos, May 2021
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| Similar |
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| War Tower of Kapitsinos |
| Tower of Kosonakos |
| Tower of Mesiskli |
| Tower of capetan Christeas |