Agia Theodoti, Ios, Cyclades,South Aegean
Paleokastro of Ios
| Location: |
| East coast of Ios island, on a hill between Agia Theodoti and Psathi |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| South Aegean Cyclades | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Ios • Agia Theodoti | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 230 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 1397 | VENETIAN  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Coastal Fortress |
Rather Poor
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Paleokastro is on a hill on the east coast of Ios island with an excellent view to Paros, Naxos, Amorgos and other islands of the Aegean.
The castle was built in 1397 by Marco Crispo, one of the sons of Franzesco Crispo who had usurped the rule of the Duchy of Naxos since 1361. The purpose of the castle was to protect the island from pirates (mostly Turks). It was founded on a previously byzantine castle.
| First entry in Kastrologos: | November 2012 |
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| On the road to Psathi, just before the village, there is a sign to the castle. A well-paved path with several steps leads to the castle after 10-15 minutes. |
| Entrance: |
| Free entrance |
| Other castles around |
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| Tower of Alopronoia |
| Castle of Herakleia |
| Irokastro |
| Castle of Schoinousa |