Castle of Oria

tower · 30 BC – 1453 AD

The Castle of Oria is a fortification complex on the northern side of Tempe valley of Peneus river, between Mount Olympus and Mount Ossa, in Thessaly, Greece. It played a critical role in defending the region during the Byzantine period. Evidence for the fortifications’ existence in the area can be traced back to a now lost inscription dated to 48 BC. The tower of Oria has traces from several construction periods during the Byzantine period.

Coordinates
39.87410, 22.57675
Also known as
Κάστρο της Ωριάς (el)
Dating
attested

Sources

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