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The Byzantine castle of medieval Dragamestos is located on a hill north of the present-day town of Astakos. Today, parts of the defensive fortifications and the main gate located on the west side of the castle are preserved. The excavations carried out inside the Byzantine castle revealed the foundations of several buildings and the ruins of three temples. This point of interest is Plain and Rural. Suitable season to visit: All-year-round. It is not accessible through public transport. It has no fee or ticket. Source of photographic material: Website: http://astakos-photos.blogspot.com/ - Vassilios Zagkotas, Professor, PhD, University of Ioannina.