Castle Kanabos - Kannabeïko (1550 - 1890)

Castle Kanabos, situated to Ano Hora, built in 1550 
(Today, it's partially a hotel)





Dungeon

A floor is missing since 1869 (? cf books). Indeed, the castle was partially destroyed during the war between clan Kanabos and clan Stiroboulos (? cf books). The Kanabos destroyed totally the castle of their enemies.




Part of castle

This building, near the dungeon, was the “Kanavos University” in 18th century. 



  


Wall of the castle








Views





Kanabos-Kanabus family on the top of the castle :) 



Church of Ano Hora

The church was built with stones of the castle after its partial destruction.




Old picture



The last Kanabos owners of the castle

Ioannes Nikolaos Kanabos sold the castle in 1950’ to finance his political campaigns as minister and governor of Macedonia.




The mayor of Ano Hora

He welcomed us friendly and showed us several books on the history of our family, preserved to Ano Hora. If Kanabos wants to return to Ano Hora to buy or build a house, he will be free of tax, word of the mayor :)


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