Palaiokastro of Antikythera

On the rugged Aegean island of Antikythera, within Kythira Municipality, the partially preserved castle of Palaiokastro commands its rocky setting. The site likely housed a sanctuary dedicated to Apollo Aegileos, attested by a squared marble platform and scattered sculptural remains. These finds suggest the monument served both defensive and religious purposes across different historical periods, layering sacred and military use on one spot. Today the castle stands as an archaeological site, its weathered stones and marble traces inviting visitors to sense how ancient worship and later fortification shared this wind-swept island height.