Byzantine Castle of Ypati
The Byzantine castle of Ypati on the summit of a steep rock, with a history from the Hellenistic period to the Greek War of Independence (1821).
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About the museum
Ancient Ypati was the capital of the Ainianes and later, in the 2nd century BC, the seat of the Aetolian League. Its importance was maintained in the Byzantine period, particularly in the years of John I Angelos Doukas Komnenos, at the end of the 13th century.
The castle, that is the acropolis, dominates a steep rock south of the modern settlement. The site was first fortified in the Hellenistic period, and its restoration is attributed to Justinian. The surviving sections belonged to a wider defensive system that extended along the northern slope of the hill and was the last refuge of the defenders of the fortified town in time of war.
The main building phase dates to the 13th century. The surviving circular tower is attributed to the Catalans. The castle played an important role in the events of the Greek War of Independence (1821) and in more recent Greek history.
Highlights
- Acropolis on a steep rock
- Circular tower of the 13th century
- Fortification sections from the Hellenistic period
- Historic site in the Greek War of Independence (1821)
- Operated by
- Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού – Εφορεία Αρχαιοτήτων Φθιώτιδας και Ευρυτανίας
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €3 |
Free admission: 6 March, 18 April, 18 May, the last weekend of September, 28 October and every first and third Sunday of the month from 1 November to 31 March.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- 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
Access is on foot, about one hour from the settlement of Ypati, or by four-wheel-drive vehicle (about 20 minutes).
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
From the settlement of Ypati the ascent takes about an hour on foot or 20 minutes by four-wheel-drive vehicle.
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | Prior arrangement with the Byzantine Museum of Fthiotida is required. |
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