Anc.Mesimvria, Alexandroupolis, Evros,East Macedonia & Thrace
Tower at Mesimvria
| Location: |
| At the seaside location "Gatos" 2.5km west of ancient Mesimvria, NE Greece |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| East Macedonia & Thrace Evros | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Alexandroupolis • Anc.Mesimvria | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 25 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 15th century (?) | GENOAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Watchtower |
Rather Poor
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A small watchtower on a rock above the sea. The formation of the rock resembles a cat, hence the name “Gatos” or “Agriogatos” (gr. for wild cat) of the location.
No more info is available for the moment but most probably this is a Genoan construction of the 15th century. The Genoans were there at that period and they had a thing for watchtowers.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | June 2013 |
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| From Alexandroupolis drive to Makri and from the to ancient Mesimvria. The tower is 2,5km from the ruins to the west. There are many road signs. The last 500 m is dirty road. |
| Entrance: |
| The acces to the surrounding area is free, but the entrance inside is not possible, because there is no interior, What’s lefta is cubic pile of stones. |
| Other castles around |
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| Fort of Arsakeio |
| Castle of Makri |
| Fortification of Maronia |
| Acropolis of Petrota |