On the hill, west of Nea Peramos, you will find the remains of a castle with byzantine architecture which is believed by many to be the byzantine city of Anaktoroupoli that appeared between the 10th and 15th century. Modern data show that the castle was built during 1167-1170 in order to control a port between Thessaloniki and Istanbul....
- Kavala Prefecture / Culture / Castles
The castle-fortress of Kavala is a symbol of the city with a really long history. The fortress, visible from all sides, dominates the area next to the port and is approximately 70 meters tall. It is a fortified area and a typical acropolis that is basically influenced by the Byzantine architecture. A wall separates it into two parts, the...