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Chlemoutsi Castle is a thirteenth-century fortress near Kyllini in the western Peloponnese of Greece. It was built in the early 1200s by the Frankish Principality of Achaea and was also known as Clermont or Kastro Tornese. The castle occupies a hill above the Ionian coast and has a strong inner citadel surrounded by an outer enclosure. Its relatively intact walls and buildings make it an important surviving example of Crusader-era military architecture in Greece.
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Where is Chlemoutsi Castle?
Chlemoutsi Castle is near Kyllini in the western Peloponnese of Greece. It stands on a hill above the Ionian coast, giving the fortress a wide strategic outlook.
Who built Chlemoutsi Castle?
The Frankish Principality of Achaea built it in the early thirteenth century. The castle was also known as Clermont and Kastro Tornese.
What other names does Chlemoutsi Castle have?
Historical names include Clermont and Kastro Tornese. Chlemoutsi is the name most commonly used in modern descriptions of the fortress near Kyllini.
Why was Chlemoutsi Castle built on a hill?
The elevated site improved defense and allowed its occupants to watch approaches across the western Peloponnese and toward the Ionian coast. Its position reflects the military needs of the Frankish principality in the 1200s.
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