EPTAPYRGIO ( EPTA = SEVEN + PYRGOS = BASTION )
A byzantine fortress built on the highest point in the city . It took its name from its seven towers .
Aha ! Like the Citadel of
قلعة حلب Aleppo
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In the 19 th century , more buildings were added and the fortress was used as prison . On weekdays you can visit the site and the exhibition held in one of the most recent buildings .
For more , check the websites :
http :// www . mixanitouxronou . gr / genti-koule-to-frourio-ton-paleologon-poumetetrepsan-se-katergo-i-tourki-eki-filakistikan-diavoiti-kakopii-ke-ektelestikandekades-patriotes-apo-tous-germanous /
http :// www . inthessaloniki . com / el / eptapyrgio-genti-koule