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09 October 2024

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	Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Municipality of Alexandroupolis Municipality of Didimotihos Municipality of Drama Municipality of Eleftheres Municipality of Thasos Municipality of Kavala Municipality of Komotini Municipality of Nikiforos Municipality of Samothraki Municipality of Stavroupolis Municipality of Philippoi Commune of Amaxades

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02/12/2007
Castle of Didymoteicho

Several legends accompany the castle of Didymoteicho, which is one of the most important castles in Byzantine Thrace. The so-called castle of the Twin walls experienced long and strong sieges and suffered severe damages from time to time.

02/12/2007
Castle of Pythion

The castle of Pythion constitutes a significant example of Byzantine military architecture of the 14th century. It served as a private house and a personal shelter of Ioannis Cantacuzenos.