Tower of Ali Pasha

The Tower of Ali Pasha, known locally as the Koulia of Paramythia, is a late Ottoman defensive residence built at the end of the eighteenth century. It is a tower house, a type common to the period, and survives in good condition. The structure is associated with Ali Pasha, the powerful Ottoman governor whose influence extended across Epirus, and it stands as a tangible relic of that turbulent era. Though historical records are sparse, the tower’s solid masonry and compact form speak to its dual purpose as both a fortified dwelling and a symbol of authority. Its name, Koulia, derives from the Turkish for tower, and it remains a notable landmark in the landscape around Paramythia. While the archive offers little in the way of specific dates or dimensions, the building itself is a well-preserved example of regional Ottoman architecture, offering visitors a quiet glimpse into the late years of Ottoman rule in Greece.