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The cylindrical tower of the north-east angle of the walls of Thessalonica, the so-called “Triangle Tower” (Tower of Trigoniou), in the Old City, together with the White Tower and the Tower of Vardar, are considered to be the strongest defensive structures which were built to the Turks to reinforce key points of the Byzantine fortifications. For decades, these structures were hiding their secrets well, but especially the “Triangle Tower”. This monument was unknown to many, and remained inaccessible to the public, and to scientists who wanted to study.

Fortunately, at the initiative of the 9th Ephorate of the Byzantine Monuments, the Tower’s excellent sample of fortification architecture was stabilized and partially restored with funding from the European Union and other sources. The Tower is not yet delivered by the Ministry of Culture, however, already the tower can be visited in a small specified area.

Source: Kathimerini, G. Sykka, 21/2/09

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