Prosforios Tower in Halkidiki, Greece
Halkidiki Sights & Monuments - The Prosforios Tower, located in Halkidiki, Greece, is a historical marvel that dates back to the 12th century. It is the largest and most well-preserved tower in the region, consisting of the Byzantine tower, a small fortified enclosure, and the Arsanas of 1865. Originally belonging to the metropolitan Prosforion (now Ouranoupolis), the tower’s core was the Vatopedi monastery in 1018.
The tower has undergone at least three significant building-historic phases. The first phase was the Byzantine period (11th-12th century), which includes the lower, stone section without the two floors. The second phase, which dates back to the Turkish occupation and the devastating earthquake of 1585, saw the construction of three additional floors, two of which remain preserved today. The third phase encompasses the interior panelling and roof, which was successfully restored in 1862. Additionally, an outer sidewall was added post-reconstruction. Visit the Prosforios Tower in Halkidiki, Greece, and experience ancient history firsthand.
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