Aetos Castle

Greece / Aitolia kai Akarnania / Ayios Nikylaos /
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Originally founded between the 4th and 6th century, the Aetos castle occupies a hill east of the homonymous settlement. In the Middle Ages it was the seat of a bishop, and in the 13th century became one of the strongholds of the despots of Epirus after a brief Frankish occupation. Around 1460 it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks. There are remains of several ruined structures, including wall segments and towers on the hill.
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Coordinates:   38°42'36"N   21°5'59"E
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