Venetian Castle (Kato Kastro) & Unknown Sailor
Κάτω Κάστρο / Αφανής Ναύτης
A bronze statue of the Unknown Sailor stands in Rivari Square at the tip of the headland, and a stone arch bridge leads to the 13th-century Venetian castle ruins on the small island offshore.
Venetian Castle (Kato Kastro) & Unknown Sailor is located at the end of Chora's main street, in Rivari Square. The 1959 bronze statue of the Unknown Sailor faces the sea, honouring the generations of Andros sailors. The Maritime Museum is right next to the square.
From the square, steps lead down to a single-arch stone bridge that crosses to the small island, where Kato Kastro, the Lower Castle, was built during Venetian rule in the 13th century. Only ruins remain, but it's the best spot for panoramic photos of Chora and the bay. In the distance, the Tourlitis Lighthouse stands on a rock pillar on an offshore islet, and it is the classic postcard image of the island.
Admission is free, but the bridge can be slippery, so take care.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museum of Contemporary Art – Goulandris Foundation
- Archaeological Museum of Andros
- Chora (Andros Town)
- Pithara Waterfalls
- Menites
- Panachrantou Monastery
- Achla Beach
- Tis Grias to Pidima