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Gastria Castle
Gastria, Cyprus
Gastria Castle is a ruined medieval fortress near the village of Gastria (also known as Kalecik) on the northern coast of Cyprus in the Famagusta Bay area, first documented in 1210 as a Knights Templar stronghold built at the end of a narrow ridge for strategic defense.
The small rectangular structure featured rock-cut ditches for isolation, rubble masonry walls, and typical Crusader elements suited to guarding against invasions during the early 13th century under Latin rule.
Dismantled in 1279 by Hugh III of Cyprus amid conflicts with the Templars, it now stands as a quiet, forgotten archaeological site amid Cyprus's divided landscape, appealing to history enthusiasts exploring the island's Crusader heritage without crowds or facilities.
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8XFH+JR, Kalecik 99860
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