Patmos Acropolis (Kastelli)

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On the central portion of Patmos, the “Kastelli” (acropolis) towers over the main harbor at an altitude of 1,550 ft. [472 m.]. Evidently a temple of Apollo was located here along with fortifications that date back to the Hellenistic Period (third century B.C.).


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Photos (14)

Entrance to Harbor and Acropolis
Entrance to Harbor and Acropolis
West Gate 1
West Gate 1
West Gate 2
West Gate 2
Fortification Tower
Fortification Tower
Fortification Wall
Fortification Wall
Fortifications
Fortifications
Sheep Fold Exterior
Sheep Fold Exterior
Sheep Fold Interior
Sheep Fold Interior
Chapel Exterior
Chapel Exterior
Chapel Iconostasis
Chapel Iconostasis
Chapel Altar
Chapel Altar
Chapel Icon
Chapel Icon
Chapel Lectern
Chapel Lectern
Patmos Terrain
Patmos Terrain
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