Aigosthena

Aigosthena is an ancient coastal fortress on the Attic shore of the Gulf of Corinth, known for its substantial defensive masonry dating to the Classical and Hellenistic periods.

Visitors encounter conspicuous polygonal curtain walls, multiple towers and a prominent sea-facing wall that protected the headland; these remains form an easily inspected fortification complex.

The fortification was constructed and used in the Classical and Hellenistic eras and continued to see reuse in later periods as the coastline remained strategically important.

The ruins occupy a coastal promontory in northwestern Attica on the Gulf of Corinth, placing the site on the western seaboard of the Attica region.

• Architecture: Noted for its polygonal masonry and sea-facing fortifications, the site illustrates coastal defense strategies of Classical and Hellenistic Greece.

What to See#

• Sea wall: A long sea-facing curtain wall and associated towers that reinforced the headland and protected the harbor approaches.
• Watchtower and curtain wall: A well-preserved inland tower and curtained polygonal masonry that form the core defensive structures of the site.
• Acropolis and gateways: The acropolis area containing the remains of gateways and internal enclosures positioned behind the coastal defenses.