Frourio Hill

The Frourio Hill (Greek: Λόφος Φρουρίου, romanized: Lofos Frouriou, lit.

It was the citadel of the city in antiquity as well as in Byzantine times, and features a number of important archaeological sites.

The only height in the wider area, the Frourio hill has been inhabited continuously since the earliest settlement of the city.

[1] As the citadel of the city in antiquity, it was the site of the main temples, as well as the First Ancient Theatre.

[1] Under Ottoman rule, the area was known as the "great mahalla" (τρανός μαχαλάς), and was the only Greek and Christian quarter of the city, which was otherwise settled by Turks.