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Byzantine Fort in Profitis Ilias (Kanli Kastelli)

The twin peaks of Kanli Kastelli
The twin peaks of Kanli Kastelli
In the area there are visible remains of the Byzantine fort as it was repaired by the Venetians. The remainders of five churches are also visible, some of them dating from the era of Nikiforos Fokas. The fort itself (Roka) is on the west peak of the hill which was the acropolis of ancient Lycastos.
The fortifications are visible from a distance as you approach the village of Profitis Ilias and they can be reached by car and a short walk to enter the area within the walls. In the upper castle (east side) are the remainders of the church of Agios Nikolaos and two cisterns. Between the two hills on the north side are the remains of Agia Paraskevi and fortifications. On the west hill are the remainders of the Panagia, which has a north-south orientation, a double cistern, a large fountain, and the church of Agios Antonios which was a military barracks during the Venetian era.
 

Photos of Byzantine Fort in Profitis Ilias (Kanli Kastelli):


The Byzantine fort of Temenos, Kanli Kastelli
The Byzantine fort of Temenos, Kanli Kastelli
The ruins of the Byzantine fort of Temenos
The ruins of the Byzantine fort of Temenos
Kanli Kastelli - the double peaked mountain near ancient Lycastos
Kanli Kastelli - the double peaked mountain near ancient Lycastos
The Byzantine fort of Temenos, Kanli Kastelli
The Byzantine fort of Temenos, Kanli Kastelli
The fortifications of the Byzantine fort of Temenos, Kanli Kastelli
The fortifications of the Byzantine fort of Temenos, Kanli Kastelli
The fortifications near the main entrance of the Temenos fort, Kanli Kastelli
The fortifications near the main entrance of the Temenos fort, Kanli Kastelli
The twin peaks of Kanli Kastelli
The twin peaks of Kanli Kastelli
 
Visit the area of the sight: Profitis Ilias (Kanli Kastelli)