Neratzia Castle, Kos

The seaside castle of the 14th century, built by the Knights Hospitaller at the entrance to the harbour of Kos, one of the most impressive fortresses of the Dodecanese.

Opening hoursAdmission €5

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About the museum

The fortress was built in the 14th century by the Knights Hospitaller and took its name from the many bitter orange trees (neratzies) of the area. It lies at the entrance to the harbour of Kos and is connected to the town by a stone bridge on the Leoforos Foinikon. It has two enclosures, separated by a moat, with towers and battlements. Architectural elements from ancient and early Christian buildings of the town were used in its construction.

The castle was formerly an islet, since the water-filled moat that separated it from the mainland lay where the Leoforos Foinikon now runs, and has since been filled in. Its present form is due to the Italian Archaeological Service, which during the Italian occupation demolished the Turkish additions and restored the castle to its original appearance.

Highlights

Double enclosure with moat, towers and battlements
Stone bridge to the Leoforos Foinikon
Ancient and early Christian architectural elements in secondary use

Operated by: Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Δωδεκανήσου

Admission & discounts

Adults	€5
Reduced	€3Citizens of the EU over 65 years of age and students from countries outside the EU, upon showing ID.
Visitors with disabilities	freecompanion free · People with a disability of 67% or more and one companion, with a disability certificate.
Students & apprentices	freeStudents of universities in the EU, with a student ID.

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