Castle of Antirrio

About the museum

The Castle of Antirrio, also known as Kasteli of Roumeli, is one of the most distinctive monuments of the area. It was built by the Ottomans around 1500 in a short time, almost at the same time as the Fortress of Rio, in a strategic position where the distance between Central Greece and the Peloponnese is at its narrowest.

It has a hexagonal plan, reinforced with angled polygonal bastions. It was rebuilt in 1533 and underwent several repairs over its long history, as it was contested between the Ottomans and the Venetians.

Highlights

• Hexagonal plan with angled polygonal bastions
• Located at the narrowest point between Central Greece and the Peloponnese
• On the seafront of Antirrio, opposite the Fortress of Rio

Operated by

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Αιτωλοακαρνανίας και Λευκάδας

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 accessible area for people with disabilities.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

The castle is on the seafront of Antirrio, a 6-minute walk from the town centre. By car it is 10 minutes from Rio, 15 minutes from Nafpaktos and 24 minutes from Patras.

Amenities & dining

The site has toilets and a car park.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.