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The Platamon Castle is near the coast in Pieria. This article will only deal with the castle that was built on the rock to monitor the trade routes along the Thermean Gulf further south through the Tempi Valley.
background
The original castle dates from Byzantine times, it is dated between the 6th and 10th centuries AD. The discovery of a Hellenistic city wall gave rise to speculation as to whether the city was Herakleion in the area of the castle hill.
The current castle was built on the ruins of the Byzantine castle from 1205 under the Frankish king of Thessaloniki, Bonifatius I von Montferrat. King Boniface ruled from 1204 to 1224 in the short-lived Crusader kingdom of Thessaloniki, which was founded after the conquest of Constantinople by the troops of the Fourth Crusade.
In 1389 the castle was conquered and became part of the Ottoman Empire. After the liberation of Greece from Ottoman rule and the annexation of Thessaly to Greece in 1881, the fortress gained strategic importance as a border fortification against the Ottoman Empire in the area of today's Macedonia, which it lost after the capture of Macedonia in the first Balkan War.
getting there
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By plane
The nearest international airport is that of Thessaloniki Airport
(IATA: SKG).
By train
The Railway line of Thessaloniki (Travel time from Thessaloniki approx. 75 minutes, every 2 hours) after Athens crosses the castle hill in a tunnel and stops nearby 1 Neoi Poroi train station, almost 6 km distance.
In the street
Platamon Castle is on the motorway A1, of Thessaloniki to Athensjust before the motorway coming from the north into Tempi valley and turns inland. Since the completion of the motorway, it is no longer possible to exit directly at the castle. Coming from the south (Athens) take the exit Platamonas, coming from the north (Thessaloniki) take the Leptokarya exit.
mobility
You should definitely put on sturdy shoes if you want to go to the castle. The access paths are paved, but have become quite slippery over time and there is a risk of slipping.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Castle of Platamon. Tel.: 30 23520 44470, Fax: 30 23520 44470, Email: [email protected]. The Platamon Castle itself is the sight. You can experience first hand how people used to live, live and fight here. The cannons are from a later time, by the way. You should definitely visit the almost completely restored church. Toilets and drinking water point available.Open: winter 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., summer 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
activities
- sightseeing of the castle, possibly with connection to a tour group, the tour guides can tell a lot about the history but also about life in the castle.
- Swimming on the beaches nearby Platamon
shop
There is a small shop at the entrance to the castle where you can buy souvenirs. You can get more in the nearby seaside resort Platamonthat extends around the castle. If you are in the region by rental car, the visit is worthwhile.
kitchen
There is a nice little snack at the parking lot with moderate prices. For a classic Greek dinner, the villages in the mountains are more suitable.
nightlife
The castle is closed at night, but events (concerts, open-air performances) take place in the castle on some evenings. If you are looking for nightlife with bars and discos, you have to go to the nearby seaside resort Platamon hold.
accommodation
You can always go to the seaside resort Platamon stay. There are not only hotels in all price ranges but also a number of campsites along the beach arc.
health
Practicing doctors can be found in Platamon. There is also a pharmacy here.
Practical advice
The castle is quite large, but you can't get lost. If you shy away from the two euro entry fee, you can also walk around the castle. But here it is wooded. The view is beautiful.
There is a small shop with souvenirs at the castle. You can buy pretty nice postcards here, but there are no postage stamps. You also have a connection to the well-known cell phone networks, but no public telephone.
trips
The mountain village is not far from the castle Panteleimonas. If you're in the area anyway, then definitely take it with you. The village is not much further Ampelakia, also a beautiful mountain village with beautiful mansions and a lot of history.
literature
- Free travel guide about the Olymp region. Twenty-three landmarks are featured, including the Castle of Platamonas, the Archaeological Park, and the Archaeological Museum of Dion. Title: Olympus - ancient sites, museums, monasteries and churches.
