• Where is the Castle of Isabeau located?
    • The Castle of Isabeau is built on a rocky hill northwest of the modern city of Kalamata.
  • What was the original purpose of the site where the castle is located?
    • The ancient acropolis that once stood on the site was the Temple of Faria, built around 1500 BC, before the Trojan War.
  • How did the settlement around the castle grow?
    • The settlement did not grow much beyond the rocky outcrop until the 13th century.
  • What invaders occupied the castle area over time?
    • The area was regularly invaded by Slav peasants, Turks, Venetians, and the Knights of Navarra.
  • What ruins are visible at the castle today?
    • The visible ruins of the Kastro today are from the time of the Frankish invasion.
  • Are there any events held at the castle?
    • The ruins provide a natural theater for various musical and dramatic performances.

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