Castelos no Egeu Setentrional

Historic Fortresses of the North Aegean

This collection features the defensive architecture of the North Aegean, spanning the Byzantine, Genoese, and Ottoman eras. Highlights include the massive Castle of Mytilene, one of the largest in the Mediterranean, and the well-preserved Molivos Castle. On Chios, Apolichnon and Volissos castles showcase Genoese fortifications designed to protect the island's valuable mastic trade. The list also includes the Hellenistic Drakano Tower on Ikaria, a rare example of ancient circular defensive masonry used to monitor sea lanes.