Riniasa Castle

Riniasa Castle, originally known as Thomokastron , is a medieval Byzantine fortress on the coast of Epirus, close to the modern village of Riza near Preveza. The castle is today in a ruinous condition.

History
The castle was built (or rebuilt) by Thomas I the Despot of Epirus, at the beginning of the 14th century. Hence, was named Thomokastron ("Thomas' castle") or the "castle of the despotes." It was conquered by the Ottoman Empire in 1463 and liberated from the Turks and the rest of Greek Epirus during the 20th century.