Sidirokastro in Achaea

Sidirokastro was a castle in Achaea, Greece, situated between the villages Krini and Kallithea. It is located on one of the foothills of the Panachaiko, the Omplos, near the Omblos Monastery in Zoitada.

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Type: Castle
Description: castle in Achaea region, Greece
Also known as: “Sidirokastro” and “Sidirokastro (Achaea)”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Moni Omplou and Achaia Clauss.

Moni Omplou

Church

The Oblou Monastery is located in Achaia and is built on the mountain that is today called Oblos. It is one of the most historic Monasteries of modern Greece, which appears involved in every important historical moment. Moni Omplou is situated 1 km northeast of Sidirokastro in Achaea.

Achaia Clauss

Winery

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Achaia Clauss is a Greek winery located in Patras in the Peloponnese. It was founded in 1861 by the Bavarian Gustav Clauss. It is most famous for its fortified red wine, Mavrodaphne. Achaia Clauss is situated 3½ km north of Sidirokastro in Achaea.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saravali and Kallithea.

Saravali

Suburb

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Saravali is an important village and community in the municipal unit of Messatida, Patras, Achaea, Greece. The community is located at the southeastern edge of the agglomeration of Patras. Saravali is situated 2½ km north of Sidirokastro in Achaea.

Kallithea

Village

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Kallithea is a community in the suburbs of Patras in Achaea, Greece. It is situated 9 km south of downtown Patras, on the Greek National Road 33 to Tripoli. Kallithea is situated 3 km west of Sidirokastro in Achaea.