点评:The Castle of Astypalea (or the Querini/Quirini Castle) is a magnificent 13th-century Venetian fortress situated atop the main hill of Chora. The Querini family built the castle in the 1400s.
Built in local dark stone over the ancient acropolis, it is surrounded by distinctive white houses and encloses the iconic churches of Agios Georgios and Panagia tis Portaitissas.
Erected by the Querini family during their rule over the island, it served as a protective fortified citadel.
It is the island’s landmark and most important attraction, perched above Chora with stunning views over the town, the port, and the Aegean.
Reaching the castle involves a steep uphill walk from the windmills, so good shoes are recommended.
Wihin the castle perimeter, you’ll find two historic churches (Agios Georgios, 1790 & Panagia tou Kastrou, 1853), narrow alleys, and traces of old houses.
A small folklore museum also operates in the afternoons.
The view—especially at sunset or when the castle is lit at night—is breathtaking and perfect for photography.
No entrance fee and a beautiful walk to get there.
Recommended.
翻译:阿斯蒂帕莱亚城堡(又称奎里尼城堡)是一座宏伟的13世纪威尼斯式堡垒,坐落于霍拉镇的主山丘上。奎里尼家族于15世纪时修建了这座城堡。
城堡以当地的深色石材砌成,坐落在古老的卫城遗址之上;周围环绕着风格独特的白色房屋,还将圣乔治教堂与帕纳吉亚·蒂斯·波尔塔伊蒂萨教堂这两座标志性建筑围护其中。
该城堡由统治该岛的奎里尼家族所建,起着防御要塞的作用。它是这座岛上的地标与最重要的景点,矗立在霍拉镇上方,可俯瞰整座城镇、港口以及爱琴海的绝美景色。
要到达城堡,需从风车处沿着陡峭的坡道上行,因此建议穿上舒适的鞋子。
在城堡区域内,有两座历史悠久的教堂(圣乔治教堂,建于1790年;帕纳吉亚·图·卡斯特鲁教堂,建于1853年),还有狭窄的小巷以及旧房屋的遗迹。
午后时分,这里还会开放一家小型民俗博物馆。这里的景色——尤其是在日落时分或城堡夜间亮灯时——令人叹为观止,非常适合摄影。
无需门票,沿途还有一条美丽的步行道可通往此处。
强烈推荐。