10km to the north of Alexandroupolis you will find the village Avantas. Here, on Boz-tepe Hill (grey hill) 3 towers from the castle of the Gattilusi family, who had the area under their command during the 4th Crusade, are preserved. Although it can only be accessed by foot in a relatively gnarled area, the unrivalled beautiful view will make...
- Evros Prefecture / Culture / Castles
Ascending the hill of Kale and walking through brick roads and traditional buildings, will lead you to the castle. In the place where the clock tower stands today, used to be the gate of the castle. The higher you get the more impressive the view is. In the interior of the castle you will find the small chapel of Agios Dimitrios. Observe the...
16km to the northeast of Didymoticho and on the banks of Evros lies the village Pythio, which during the Byzantine era had the name Empythion. The Byzantine castle, built in 1291, is preserved here intact and it has been used as a shelter and the treasury (register) of Emperor Ioannis Katakouzinos. Moreover, it has two towers, one three stories...