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On the northeast corner of the acropolis of Thessaloniki sits Eptapyrgio, a Byzantine and Ottoman-era fortress. Translated in Greek, its name means seven towers, although there are ten towers. Experts say that the five northern towers more than likely date back to the days when emperor Theodosius I was in power, around 379-395 BC, while the southern part of the castle is likely from the 12th century. The castle has experienced an interesting past from being captured in 1430 by the Turks to being used as a prison in the late 19th century.
Thessaloniki 546 34, Greece, Phone: +30-23-13-31-04-00
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