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During World War II, Italian occupation forces used the site as a military camp and caused severe, irreparable damage to the prehistoric walls by building bunkers and shelters.

The ruins of Teichos Dymaion (also known as the "Dymaean Walls" or Kastro tis Kalogrias) are a significant archaeological site in the Achaia prefecture of Greece. The main fortress was built during the Mycenaean period, around 1300 BC. It is the only fortified Mycenaean acropolis in western Greece. Cyclopean Walls: The fortifications were constructed using the so-called "cyclopean" style, with massive limestone blocks. The walls were originally about 200-250 meters long, up to 10 meters high, and about 5 meters thick. The site was almost continuously inhabited for about 5,500 years, from the Neolithic period (around 3500 BC) until the Venetian period in the 18th century. According to legend, the Wall of Heracles was built during his war against the Eleans under King Augeas.

Within the fortress grounds are the remains of an Ottoman hammam (Turkish bath). These baths are a fascinating testament to the Ottoman presence in the region. Typical features of these baths are the small, stone vaults and the characteristic skylights in the ceilings, through which daylight once filtered into the steam-filled rooms. They served not only for hygiene but were also important social gathering places within the garrison. Today, they survive as ruins, which can be visited during a tour of the extensive complex. They are often somewhat hidden between the massive fortress walls and the Venetian additions.

The water area is part of the wide, seawater-filled moat that protected the landward side of the fortress.

The Kastro offers an excellent view of the mountain ranges of the hinterland, as well as over the city that is creeping up the hillside and the strait.

High above the city lies the ancient acropolis. This imposing structure, dating from the Turkish and Venetian periods, offers a stunning view of the Angel Islands and the surrounding mountain ranges. Particularly noteworthy are the massive tower on the west side and the bastion at the northeast corner.

The entrance fee has increased to €5 (2025). Since there are no tickets and no price list, I doubt that this is an official charge. A visit is worthwhile in any case.

The Rion Fortress (also Rio Fortress or Rhion Fortress) is a historic fortification in Rion, Achaea, Greece, at the entrance to the Gulf of Corinth. Built in 1499 by the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II, along with the Antirrio Fortress, to protect the gulf from invaders, the fortress was used as a prison after the Greek Revolution and during the German occupation, but today it is a venue for cultural events, particularly concerts in the summer.