Castle of Didymoteichon
The Didymoteicho Fortress or Castle, is an ancient and medieval hilltop citadel complex in the town of Didymoteicho, Thrace, Greece. It has been an important landmark since ancient times due to the strong fortification surrounding it.- Tourist attraction
- …lies at an elevation of 107 metres (351 feet)
- …is partly wheelchair accessible
- …dates from the 6th century
- Also known as“Castle of Didymoteicho”“Didymoteicho Castle”“Kale Castle”“Καλές Διδυμοτείχου”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Bayezid Mosque and Hamam of Oruç Paşa.
Bayezid Mosque
The Çelebi Sultan Mehmed Mosque, also known as the… Bayezid Mosque is situated 510 metres east of Castle of Didymoteichon.
Hamam of Oruç Paşa
The Oruç Pasha Hamam, also known as the Bath… Hamam of Oruç Paşa is situated 540 metres southeast of Castle of Didymoteichon.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Didymoteicho and Ellinochori.
Didymoteicho
Didymoteicho is a city in western Thrace with about 8,500 inhabitants.
Ellinochori
Ellinochori is a village in the northeastern part of the Evros regional unit in Greece. Ellinochori is situated 3½ km northwest of Castle of Didymoteichon.
Koufovouno
Village
Koufovouno is a settlement in the municipality… Koufovouno is situated 4½ km west of Castle of Didymoteichon.
Castle of Didymoteichon
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Latitude
41.35083° or 41° 21′ 3″ north
Longitude
26.48806° or 26° 29′ 17″ east
Open location code
8GH89F2Q+86
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
“Castle of Didymoteichon” goes by many names.
Κάστρο ΔιδυμοτείχουGreek
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