Oinoe, Marathon, Eastern Attica,Attica
Tower of Oinoe, Marathon
or Otto de la Roche's tower
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another view of the tower (photo J.Dedes)
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(photo J.Gekas)
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(photo J.Dedes)
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from the interior of the tower (photo J.Dedes)
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another view of the tower (photo J.Dedes)
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(photo J.Gekas)
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wall structure detail (photo J.Gekas)
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roof of 1st floor (photo J.Gekas)
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photo: Nikos Argyropoulos
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| Location: |
| Oinoe area, west of Marathon, on the road to the lake, Attica |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Attica Eastern Attica | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Marathon • Oinoe | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 85 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| around 1250 | FRANKISH  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower |
Average
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A medieval tower that was built around 1250 by the Frankish lord of Athens Guy I de la Roche.
Guy de la Roche was the son of Otto de la Roche, a Burgundian nobleman from La Roche-sur-l'Ognon who was one of the knights who participated in the Fourth Crusade (which ended with the capture of Constantinople in 1204).
The title of Otto was “Lord of Athens” ( Sire d'Athenes) although he proclaimed himself Duke of Athens, a title that became official only in 1260.
The purpose of the tower was to guard the lands of the Frankish lord (who could be de La Roche or a vassal of his).
| First entry in Kastrologos: | April 2013 |
Sources
- Info and Photographs by Mr. Ioannis Dedes.
- Info and Photographs by Mr. Giannis Gekas.
- photo #11 Νίκος Αργυρόπουλος
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| Approach to the monument: |
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| Entrance: |
| Access to the surrounding area is free. The access to the upper floors is not possible. |