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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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Bayezid Mosque and Hamam of Oruç Paşa.

Museum
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The Çelebi Sultan Mehmed Mosque, also known as the and the Great Mosque, is a former in , in the East Macedonia and Thrace region, in the far northeast of . is situated 510 metres east of Castle of Didymoteichon.

Archaeological site
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The Oruç Pasha Hamam, also known as the Bath of Whispers or the Baths of Love is an Ottoman bath dating from around 1398-1399 near the banks of the river, in , northern . is situated 540 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.

Village
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is a village in the northeastern part of the in . is part of the municipality of . It is situated on the left bank of the river , northwest of the centre of Didymoteicho. is situated 3½ km northwest of Castle of Didymoteichon.

Village
is a settlement in the municipality of in the northern , . It is situated on a low hill near the right bank of the river , at 70 m elevation. is situated 4½ km west of Castle of Didymoteichon.

Castle of Didymoteichon

Latitude
41.35083° or 41° 21′ 3″ north
Longitude
26.48806° or 26° 29′ 17″ east
Elevation
107 metres (351 feet)
Established
6th century
Open location code
8GH89F2Q+86
Open­Street­Map ID
way 268907519
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
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In Other Languages

“Castle of Didymoteichon” goes by many names.
  • Greek: “Κάστρο Διδυμοτείχου”

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