The fortress of Frangokastello was built by the Venetians in 1371 and "modernized" in 1593. It has been in a state of disrepair since the 17th century. The outer walls with their distinctive battlements are well preserved, the interior is empty. There is a ghostly story surrounding the fortress: in certain years, around May 17th, local residents see the silhouettes of armed horsemen standing out black against the fortress walls. They appear as huge shadows just after sunrise and move in a procession across the beach from the church of Agios Charalambos to the old fortress of Frangokastello, where they disappear into invisibility.
Ask a local and he will explain where these ghosts come from: they are the ghosts of 386 Greek rebels who defended the castle of Frangokastello against the Ottomans and were killed here on May 17th, 1828. The mysterious mounted warriors are known as "Drosoulites" or "dew shadows" because they appear with the first morning dew on a damp, calm May morning.
Work is currently underway to set up an exhibition. The rooms are already equipped accordingly, but otherwise still empty. Therefore, admission is currently free.