Fortresses in Chora

The Venetian Quirini Fortress with the heraldic shield of the family. In architectural terms it belongs to the fortified settlement category where the outer walls of the houses are the curtain walls with small openings as murder holes.

The home of the Quirini is built around the entrance on the eastern side and covers two storeys. Until 1956 the entire fortress was inhabited.

Inside the fortress are two churches painted white with ornate bell towers. At the entrance is Panaghia Kastriani (Evangelistria) and at the end Aghios Georgios. The Panaghia Church was built in 1853 above the arched entrance to the fortress. Inside there is a founder’s inscription dated 1413 and the heraldic shields of the Quirini. Aghios Georgios was built in 1790.

Sights

Panagia of the Castle and Agios Georgios

When you climb to the Castle of Guerini you will find two churches.

The Castle of Agios Ioannis in the southwest coast of Astypalaia dates back to the Byzantine times.

In the central square of Chora you will find the traditional eight mills next to the monument to the fallen also located there.

Three caves are of incomparable beauty in Astypalea.

The Virgin Portaetissa considered one of the most beautiful churches in the Dodecanese. The exact location is at the entrance of the castle in place Rodia.

The Venetian Quirini Fortress with the heraldic shield of the family.

Fortresses in Chora

Sights

Panagia of the Castle and Agios Georgios

The Castle of Agios Ioannis

Windmills in Chora

Caves

Churches and Monasteries