Fortress of Rio

About the museum

The Fortress of Rio lies very close to the Rio–Antirrio bridge. Construction began in 1499 on the orders of Sultan Bayezid II, opposite the Castle of Antirrio, so that the Ottomans could control the sea passage leading from the Gulf of Corinth towards the Ionian Sea.

The ground plan of the fortress is almost an isosceles triangle, reinforced by cylindrical towers. On the landward side it is protected by two outer bastions, which are linked to the main castle by stone bridges. Later it passed to the Venetians, who carried out a series of repairs and renovations, and it was then conquered again by the Ottomans.

Highlights

• Almost isosceles triangular ground plan with cylindrical towers
• Two outer bastions linked by stone bridges
• Location next to the Rio–Antirrio bridge and opposite the Castle of Antirrio

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αχαΐας

Admission & discounts

Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and the first and third Sunday of every month from 1 November to 31 March.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The site has an area accessible to people with disabilities.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The fortress is a 20-minute drive from the centre of Patras.

Amenities & dining

Toilets and a car park on site.

Events & venue rental

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