Vigla of Didymes
Vigla of Didymes is a castle in Chios, North Aegean Islands. Vigla of Didymes is situated nearby to Didima beach, as well as near the hamlet Limenas.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Limenas and Elata.
Elata
Village
Elata is a Greek village on the island of Chios. The village is situated on hilly terrain and has a population of several hundred. Elata is situated 4 km east of Vigla of Didymes.
Mesta
Photo: Kostisl, Public domain.
Mesta is a Greek traditional village on the island of Chios. It belongs to the Mastic Villages, a group of villages in South Chios where the main activity is the manufacture of mastic.
Vigla of Didymes
- Type: Castle
- Description: Chios
- Categories: watchtower, historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Chios, North Aegean Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Balkans, Europe
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Latitude
38.29756° or 38° 17′ 51″ northLongitude
25.94247° or 25° 56′ 33″ eastOpen location code
8GC77WXR+2XOpenStreetMap ID
node 9963140749OpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleWikidata ID
Q108612430
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In Other Languages
From Greek to Turkish—“Vigla of Didymes” goes by many names.
- Greek: “Βίγλα Διδύμων”
- Turkish: “Didymes Gözetleme Kulesi”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Didima beach and Potamoi.
Nearby Places
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