Tower of St. Vasil - XIV century (Agios Vasileios, Thessaloniki) | archaeological site, byzantine, listed building / architectural heritage, 14th century construction

Greece / Thessaloniki / Ayios Vasilios / Agios Vasileios, Thessaloniki
 tower, archaeological site, byzantine, listed building / architectural heritage, 14th century construction

St. Basil's Tower dates from the 14th century. It is located on the southern shore of Lake St. Vasili (Lugadin lake), opposite the exit of the road crossed the Hortch mountain and connected Thessaloniki with the southern sector of the Egnatia road. The tower measures 10.5x10.5m. And a height of about 15m. On each side there are four external supports measuring 1.0x0.4m, which are about 2 meters apart.
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Coordinates:   40°40'3"N   23°7'3"E
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