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 The Messenian town of Kyparissia lies near the western coast of peloponnese, at the slopes of Mountain Psychro. In ancient years, it used to be the port of Messene. Its castle has a history that counts hundreds of years, having seen Byzantines and Crusaders fighters and conquerors. The traditional town is also bearing many years of history, as seen by its expressive architecture.
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:: Kyparissia Castle
The Castle of Kyparissia is also known as the Castle of Arcadia, which is the medieval name of the town. It is one of the most known sights in Kyparissia and stands as a stronghold of the entire municipality. According to researchers, the Castle of Kyparissia was built by Frankish people on the site of a previous Byzantine fortress. The Byzantines had built four bulwarks at the four corners of the castle, but only one is preserved today, which is named “Ioustinianos”, after the great Byzantine emperor.
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