Kástros
Kástros is an archaeological site in Gastriá, Famagusta district. Kástros is situated nearby to the ruins Gastria Castle, as well as near the village Bogazi.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Gastria Castle.
Gastria Castle
Ruins
Gastria Castle is a ruined castle in Northern Cyprus. It is first mentioned in 1210 as a Knights Templar fortress. It was dismantled in 1279 by Hugh III of Cyprus.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gastria and Bogazi.
Gastria
Village
Gastria is a village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, located on the Karpas Peninsula. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. The Gastria Castle is located south–west of the village. Gastria is situated 3 km northeast of Kástros.
Bogazi
Village
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Bogazi is a village in Cyprus, located 7 km northeast of Trikomo in the Karpaz Peninsula. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. There is Turkish navy installation in the village, a former Cyprus Navy base, "Bogazi Naval Base". Bogazi is situated 3 km west of Kástros.
Monarga
Village
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Monarga is a small village in the Famagusta District of Cyprus, located 7 km northeast of Trikomo. It is under the de facto control of Northern Cyprus. Monarga is situated 3 km west of Kástros.
Kástros
- Type: Archaeological site
- Also known as: “Kastros” and “Kastros and Strongylos Castle”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Gastriá, Famagusta district, Cyprus, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
35.32386° or 35° 19′ 26″ northLongitude
33.97977° or 33° 58′ 47″ eastElevation
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
8G7M8XFH+GWGeoNames ID
19700
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In Other Languages
“Kástros” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Kástros”
- Greek: “Κάστρος”
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