Castle of Didymoteichon

The Didymoteicho Fortress or Castle, is an ancient and medieval hilltop citadel complex in the town of , Thrace, . It has been an important landmark since ancient times due to the strong fortification surrounding it.
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  • Castle
  • Description: castle in Didymoteicho, Greece
  • Also known as
    “Castle of Didymoteicho”
    “Didymoteicho Fortress”
    “Καλές Διδυμοτείχου”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bayezid Mosque and Hamam of Oruç Paşa.
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Museum
The Çelebi Sultan Mehmed Mosque, also known as the… is situated 510 metres east of Castle of Didymoteichon.
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Archaeological site
The Oruç Pasha Hamam, also known as the Bath… is situated 500 metres southeast of Castle of Didymoteichon.
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Office
The Holy Metropolis of Didymoteicho, Orestias and… is situated 240 metres southeast of Castle of Didymoteichon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Didymoteicho and Ellinochori.
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is a city in with about 8,500 inhabitants.
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Village
is a village in the northeastern part of the in . is situated 3½ km northwest of Castle of Didymoteichon.
Village
is a settlement in the municipality… is situated 4½ km west of Castle of Didymoteichon.

Castle of Didymoteichon

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Latitude
41.35022° or 41° 21′ 1″ north
Longitude
26.48777° or 26° 29′ 16″ east
Open location code
8GH89F2Q+34
Open­Street­Map ID
node 8881973756
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Wiki­data ID
Q12874774

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Ukrainian—“Castle of Didymoteichon” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “季季莫蒂洪城堡”
  • Chinese: “季季莫蒂霍城堡”
  • French: “Forteresse de Didymotique”
  • German: “Burg Didymoticho”
  • Greek: “Κάστρο Διδυμοτείχου”
  • Greek: “Κάστρο του Διδυμοτείχου”
  • Turkish: “Dedeağaç Kalesi”
  • Ukrainian: “Фортеця Дідімотейхо”

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