Prokopi, Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna, Euboea,Central Greece
Castle of Kleisoura
| Location: |
| On a hill dominating the Derveni pass, 6.5km south of Prokopi village, North Evia |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Central Greece Euboea | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Mantoudi-Limni-Agia Anna • Prokopi | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 460 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| early 13th century | FRANKISH  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle |
In Ruins
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The castle of Kleisoura is at the center of the nortern half of Evia island. It was one of the strongest fortifications of the island during the Middle Ages
It was built (or reconstructed) by the Franks early in the 13th century.
The few vestiges are covered by plantation today. The approach is very difficult
| First entry in Kastrologos: | February 2013 |
Sources
- Θεόδωρος Σκούρας, «Οχυρώσεις στην Εύβοια (Μερικές λύσεις στα τοπογραφικά τους προβλήματα)»- ΑΕΜ – Τόμος Κ’ – 1975, σελ. 338
- Website mantoudi news - Το Κάστρο της κλεισούρας στη Β.Κ.Εύβοια (Δερβένι)
- Website Square - To Κάστρο της Κλεισούρας στη Βόρειο Εύβοια
- ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΝ ΔΕΛΤΙΟΝ issue 56-59/Β2, 2001-2004, Γιώργος Κακαβάς, page 64
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
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| Entrance: |
| Free but difficult access |