Kastraki, Naxos, Cyclades,South Aegean
Tower of Oskelos
or Tower of Noskelos
| Location: |
| Before village Kastraki in Naxos, 15km south of the city of Naxos |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| South Aegean Cyclades | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Naxos • Kastraki | |
| Altitude: | |
| Elevation ≈ 90 m |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| 17th century | Post-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Tower House |
Relatively Good
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One of the house-towers of Naxos. There are many of this kind on the island. Built during the Venetian occupation of Naxos, most of them are in the interior, away from the sea and without particular attention to defense elements in their construction.
The tower of Oskelos is an exemption: it is rather close to the sea and looks more like a fortified tower than a house. It is located near Kastraki, on the main road from the Chora of Naxos (15km).
| First entry in Kastrologos: | June 2013 |
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| Access |
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| Approach to the monument: |
| The tower is located near Kastraki, on the main road from the Chora of Naxos (15km) |
| Entrance: |
| The tower is privately owned and both acces and approach are not allowed. |