Παρασκευή 18 Ιανουαρίου 2013

Molivos Castle


The castle Mithymnas is built on the ruins of the ancient fortification on the hilltop. Founded in Byzantine times, in one version the 6th century under Emperor Justinian, known for his building activity. In 1128 it was conquered by the Venetians from 1204 to 1287 was in the possession of Baldwin II of Flanders. In another aspect, the castle was built after the mid-13th century to allow the treatment of Turkish and Frankish invaders. However, in the late 13th century it passed into the hands of the Catalans. In 1373, Francis led Gatelouzon aids and repairs to the castle. The current form of the castle is the result of the work of the 14th century the Ottoman additions since 1462.

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