The Citadel of the Knights of St. John. The Castle: This castle was built by the Crusaders called the Knights of Saint John; locals also called it Kastro Chrissochera (Golden Hand Castle) because of the little chapel of the Virgin, built on the site of an ancient temple, which is hidden in the ruins of the castle. It is located on a steep rock, inland and north from Pothia. The citadel overlooks the remains of three windmills. The view from there is astonishing For more information do not hesitate to contact us! Back to the Top of the page! Take me back!
This castle was built by the Crusaders called the Knights of Saint John; locals also called it Kastro Chrissochera (Golden Hand Castle) because of the little chapel of the Virgin, built on the site of an ancient temple, which is hidden in the ruins of the castle. It is located on a steep rock, inland and north from Pothia. The citadel overlooks the remains of three windmills. The view from there is astonishing
