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Karditsa, GR
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The Byzantine town of Fanari was of particular strategic importance, as was derived from an 1289 imperial chrysobull where it was apparently mentioned.
It appears frequently in various sources throughout the 14th century thanks to its important position along a communication route between Epirus and Thessaly.
It boasts a small hilltop fortification rising above the town, covering an area of approximately 2.5 hectares, and is reinforced by six projecting towers. The fortification encloses the ruins of various buildings – among them two cisterns – brought to light during restoration works at the castle carried out by the local Archaeological Service.
Opening hours
Summer hours
April 1 – October 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
Winter hours
November 1 – March 31
Mon: 08:30 – 15:30
Tue: Closed
Wed: 08:30 – 15:30
Thu: 08:30 – 15:30
Fri: 08:30 – 15:30
Sat: 08:30 – 15:30
Sun: 08:30 – 15:30
Last admission: 20 minutes before closing time
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
The site remains closed on the following dates and public holidays: January 1, March 25, May 1, Easter Sunday, December 25 & 26.
Tickets
Full: €5.00
Reduced: €3.00
Admission is free on March 6, April 18, May 18, the last weekend of September, on October 28, as well as on the first and third Sunday of each month between November 1 and March 31.
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Contact
Ephorate of Antiquities of Karditsa
T: +30 24410 61564
E: efakar@culture.gr
