Ioannina Castle
| Ioannina Castle | |
|---|---|
Κάστρο Ιωαννίνων | |
| Ioannina, Epirus | |
Clock tower over the main gate of the Ioannina Castle | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Citadel |
| Owner | Government of Greece |
| Controlled by |
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| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Mostly intact |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 39°24′06″N 20°30′50″E / 39.4018°N 20.5138°E |
| Site history | |
| Built | (before) 1020 |
| Built by | Byzantine Empire |
| Materials | Hewn stone (ashlar) |
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The Ioannina Castle (Greek: Κάστρο Ιωαννίνων) is the fortified old town of the city of Ioannina in northwestern Greece. The present fortification dates largely to the reconstruction under Ali Pasha in the late Ottoman period, but incorporates also pre-existing Byzantine elements.