The castle of Moudros

Its long history begins in the era of the first Entocracy (1207-1277) when the Enetian commander fortified Moudros along with other areas. In 1277 it was recaptured by the Byzantines and in 1464 it was once again in the hands of the Venetians.

In 1470 it was heavily attacked by Turks, causing extensive damage again repaired by the Enetians in 1477, who, after two years, in January 1479, are handing over the island to the Ottomans. The Turkish Guard settled in the castle for the next two centuries, fully repairing the castle during their stay. The end of the Winter fortress comes after 1656, when the Enetians re-occupied the island and before leaving in 1657 destroyed all their fortifications on the island.

Today at Paleokastro, about 2 kilometers east of Moudros, the presence of the few remains of the walls remind us of its existence, while the incredible view across the gulf of Moudros highlights the importance of the fortress occupying a significant place along with those of Myrina and Kotsinas.