At a distance of 22 km from Foinikounta and after about 30min drive, you will find the medieval castle of Koroni, built, originally, around the 7th century AD and rebuilt by the Venetians in the 13th century AD. The castle is located on the low hill of the Koroni peninsula, within the limits of Koroni town.
Historical Background
The castle of Koroni was built during the period of the Byzantine Empire, in the 7th century AD. Since then, many modifications were made to the buildings and the entire fortification by the Venetians, within the two periods of their rule in the area, 1st Venetian Rule (13th-15th century AD) and 2nd Venetian Rule (1685-1715 AD) and by the Ottomans (1500-1685 AD) during the years of the Ottoman Empire.
At the end of World War II, the defeated Germans deliberately blew up the castle facilities, as they were withdrawing off the area, leaving behind ruins of the then impressive castle.
Inside the courtyard of the castle are the ruins of old Byzantine Churches, such as the Byzantine Church of “Agia Sophia”, built in the 12th century AD, as well as, newer ones, such as the Monastery of “Timios Prodromos”, based on the Old Calendar, built in the early years of the 20th century.
