Castle of Chios

Castle of Chios
Κάστρο της Χίου
Chios, North Aegean
View from outside the castle (2013)
Site information
Typecitadel
OwnerGreek Ministry of Culture
Controlled by
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionPreserved
Location
Castle of Chios
Coordinates38°22′26″N 26°08′13″E / 38.374°N 26.137°E / 38.374; 26.137
Site history
Built byByzantine Empire
Materialshewn stone (ashlar)

The Castle of Chios is a medieval citadel in Chios town on the Greek island of Chios.

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