Andronikos

A Byzantine tower stands on the banks of the Krousovitis river, directly beneath the larger castle of Sidirokastro. Built in the early fourteenth century, it was clearly intended to guard the river crossing at that point, watching over the bridge and any traffic that passed. Its name recalls the emperor Andronikos III Palaiologos, who is also credited with the final major renovation of the main fortress above. The tower is modest in scale, a single defensive structure rather than a sprawling complex, and survives in average condition. Visitors can walk freely around its perimeter, though there is no formal entrance to the interior. It forms a quiet, unassuming companion to the more prominent castle, a reminder that even the smallest outpost had its role in the wider network of Byzantine defence along the river.