{"id":765,"date":"2025-06-09T07:48:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T07:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotel-rexpoliti.gr\/?page_id=765"},"modified":"2025-08-11T04:18:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T04:18:20","slug":"vyzantino-kastro-ypatis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hotel-rexpoliti.gr\/en\/vyzantino-kastro-ypatis\/","title":{"rendered":"Byzantine Castle of Ipati"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Byzantine Castle of Ipati<\/h1>\n<\/div>
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General description: <\/br>\nHypati was first fortified in the late Classical\u2013early Hellenistic period. Sections of this fortification have been found in many locations around the Castle and the modern settlement. The fortifications were renewed in the Early Christian period by Emperor Justinian (527\u2013565 AD).

In 869, Hypati is mentioned in an ecclesiastical council for the first time under the name \u201cNea Patra,\u201d together with Lamia, which was then called Zitouni. In 1393, it was captured by the Turks under Sultan Bayezid. During the period of Ottoman rule, it was called Patradziki (\u201cLittle Patra\u201d) and served as the seat of a distinct province. Considerable remains of this powerful castle\u2014strongly fortified also by nature\u2014survive to this day. A distinctive feature is the ruin of a round tower, the dating of which is disputed; it is unknown whether it was built by Greeks, Franks, or Catalans.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Historical Description \u2013 Retrospective: <\/br>\nIn 869, Hypati is mentioned in an ecclesiastical council for the first time under the name \u201cNea Patra,\u201d together with Lamia, which was then called Zitouni. In 1204, it was captured by the Frankish Crusaders, and in 1218 it came under the rule of the Byzantine Despots of Epirus. \n

\nIn 1267, it was bequeathed to John Angelos Doukas Komnenos the Bastard, who re-fortified the Castle and made Hypati the seat of the principality of Great Vlachia, which extended as far as western Macedonia. <\/p>\n\n

\nIn 1275, the Castle of Hypati was attacked by John Palaiologos, a Byzantine general leading 30,000 men. Its strong fortifications prevented its capture by storm. John fled and called for help from the Frankish Duke of Athens, who arrived in Nea Patra with knights and broke the siege. The Castle remained under the rule of John\u2019s descendants until 1318, when it passed into the hands of the Catalans, who formed the Duchy of Athens and Nea Patra.\n<\/p>\nIn 1393, it was captured by the Turks under Sultan Bayezid. During the period of Ottoman rule, it was called Patradziki (\u201cLittle Patra\u201d) and served as the seat of a distinct province. Considerable remains of this powerful castle\u2014strongly fortified also by nature\u2014survive to this day. A distinctive feature is the ruin of a round tower, the dating of which is disputed; it is unknown whether it was built by Greeks, Franks, or Catalans.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Chronological period: Byzantine era <\/br>\nAdministrative boundaries:Municipality of Lamia \u2013 Municipal Unit of Hypati, Local Community of Hypati<\/br>\n

\nAccess directions: At the eastern entrance of Hypati, follow the rural road toward Agia Kyriaki, which is initially paved with concrete. After a short distance, turn right heading west. <\/p>\n

\nMeans of transport: Private vehicle (4\u00d74) up to a certain point <\/br>\nParking: No designated parking available <\/br>\nOperating period: No restrictions<\/br>\nSupervising authority:** 24th Ephorate of Byzantine Antiquities<\/br>\n<\/p>\n

\nGeneral information: 24th Ephorate of Prehistoric & Classical Antiquities\n47 Othonos Street, Lamia 35100 <\/br>\nor<\/br>\nByzantine Museum of Phthiotis \u2013 Hypati (Phthiotis Prefecture)<\/br>\nTel.: +30 22310-98079<\/br>\nFax: +30 22310-98070<\/br>\n<\/p>\n

\nArea: Hypati<\/br>\nAccessibility for persons with disabilities:No<\/br>\nCost: Free admission <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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