Tilos
Castles
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AGRIOSYKIA CASTLE
Castle
In the year 1366, Tilos was given by the Knights of Rhodes as a fief to Barello Assanti d'Ischia with the order to effectively fortify Tilos and with the obligation to send to Rhodes, the Grand Master, hunting falcons as well as the spoils from the wrecks they would locate in the area. Among the …»
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LAMPROS OR STAVROS CASTLE
Castle
One of the most important castles of Tilos is the Castle of Lambros or Stavros. A 17th century traveler. he calls it Lambrida. The castle is located on a rocky hill above the settlement Mikro Chorio. The top plan of the castle has an oval shape while its walls are preserved at a height of 2.5 m, …»
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MESSARIA CASTLE
Castle
The medieval Castle of Misaria or Mesaria is located above Harkadio on the border between Mikros and Megalos Chori of Tilos. It was built by the John Knights of Rhodes in 1366. Ruins of houses and a small temple are preserved inside. The ruins of a Byzantine settlement and small churches of the 13th …»