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The Byzantine Tower of Saint Basilios is located on the south side of Lake Koroneias and the northwestern area of the village, Agios Vasileios, Thessaloniki.



Internal Structure
The tower dates back to the 14 th Century. In its earlier years, the tower was considered a storehouse for argicultural as well as fishing products from the lake. It was not used as defence for the village or Thessaloniki.

The tower has two entrances. The first entrance is located on the southern front, while the second is located on the eastern front. The door to enter the tower is locked due to security reasons.

Size
The tower's height reaches only 15 metres and its dimensions are 10 by 10 (10x10/10.5x10.5). It was built with bricks but also with lime mortar for binding material.

Damage, Erosion & Restoration
The tower has suffered a lot of damage and erosion. The greatest and most serious damage was that of the 1978 earthquake. Only in 2008 did restoration for the monument begin.

The Monument today
Today, the tower can be considered in excellent condition - both the tower and the space around it. The tower has been developed properly and consists of appropriate security. Around the tower, there is a park and playgrounds, while it looks over the lake.

References & Sources
Sources:


 * Μαρία Τσιάπαλη, Προϊσταμένη της ΕΦ.Α.ΠΕ.Θ.
 * ΑΡΧΑΙΟΛΟΓΙΚΟΝ ΔΕΛΤΙΟΝ, τευχ.64/Β2, 2008, (σ.891-894)

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