Niokastro – the Ottomanian Fortress of Pylos
Neokastro Pylos
In 1830, the modern town of Pylos was founded outside the fortress walls and the fort was abandoned.
It is a recommended Sightseeing Place:
- Hexagonal Fortification Building
- Long Fortification Wall
- wide area (70’000 sq. metres)
- Metamorfosi tou Sotiros Church, former Mosque
- Archaeological Museum of Pylos
Closed on Tuesday!
How to reach Neokastro from Main Square
You can easily walk from Main Square to Niokastro:
- there are two roads you can walk along from Main Square to reach Niokastro
- it takes about 400 m – 450 m to the Entrance of Niokastro
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Kastro’s
last revised: 12. March 2026
published: 10. March 2026
