Byzantine Tower of Prosphorion - Ouranoupolis

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The tower of Prosphorion is the landmark of Ouranoupolis located next to its harbor. It’s the largest and best-preserved tower in Halkidiki built in the 14th century. The first referred to the tower as the principal building of the “metohi” – property of Prosforion, a certain area, which was under the supervision of Vatopedi Monastery. The second name is dedicated to the Australian “Lochs”, a couple who settled in the tower during 1930, as members of humanitarian groups.

The historical phases:

• The entire lower part of the stone structure, apart from the two upper storeys, belongs to the Byzantine tower (11th-12th century).
• The two upper storeys and another one (or at least a battlement level) now lost, date from the Ottoman era, probably after the earthquake of 1585.
• The entire wooden interior of the tower, together with its present roof, belong to the 19th century repair mentioned above, which seems to have been completed in 1862.