Reichea, Monemvasia, Laconia,Peloponnese
Castle of Reichea
or Kastraki of Agios Dimitrios
| Location: |
| On a hill east of the village Reichea of Laconia in southeastern Peloponnese |
| Region > Prefecture: |  |
| Peloponnese Laconia | |
| Municipality > Town: | |
| City of Monemvasia • Reichea | |
| Altitude: | |
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Elevation ≈ 500 m (Relative Height≈40 m) |
| Time of Construction | Origin | |
| Probably 14th century | Late-BYZANTINE  |
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| Castle Type | Condition | |
| Castle |
Rather Poor
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There is no information about this little fortress.
The purpose of the fortress was to survey the bays of Vlichada and Palouggeri and protect the rich region (producing the famous wine Malvazia) against pirate raids.
Most probably it was built in the Late-Byzantine period (around 14th century) when the area was part of the Despotate of Mystras (from 1260 until the Ottoman conquest).
| First entry in Kastrologos: | July 2016 | Last addition of photo/video: | February 2023 |
Sources
- Info and photos (2-17) by Mr. Yiannis Markoudakis, 2016
- Video by the user G Traveller Κάστρο Ρειχέας | Castle of Reichea (source of photos 1, 18-22), 2022
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| Access |
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| Entrance: |
| Free access |
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