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Turkish Mosque, Skiathos
Cape Kastro , Skiathos island, Sporades, Greece, GR
Turkish Mosque built during the Ottoman occupation in the grounds of the medieval fortress
The middle of the 14th century saw the Mediterranean islands being harassed by pirates. To protect themselves the people of Skiathos relocated from the area of Skiathos Town to the North of the island. Kastro, the Greek word for castle, gave the people of Skiathos a fantastic defensive advantage as it is high above sea level and difficult to access. Kastro remained the capital city of Skiathos until the 1830’s.
Turkish Mosque, Skiathos
Cape Kastro , Skiathos island, Sporades, Greece, GR
Turkish Mosque built during the Ottoman occupation in the grounds of the medieval fortress
The middle of the 14th century saw the Mediterranean islands being harassed by pirates. To protect themselves the people of Skiathos relocated from the area of Skiathos Town to the North of the island. Kastro, the Greek word for castle, gave the people of Skiathos a fantastic defensive advantage as it is high above sea level and difficult to access. Kastro remained the capital city of Skiathos until the 1830’s.