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The Medieval Castle of Methoni is one of the biggest of the Mediterranean (about 110 acres), with remains of urban and church buildings in its interior, namely: - Bourtzi, an octagonal tower built on the south edge of the castle of Methoni with isodomic wall masonry
- Ruins of the Byzantine church of St. Sophia.
- Ruins of the turkish baths (hamam)
- Subterranean water cisterns

The castle of Methoni occupies the whole area of the cape and the southwestern coast to the small islet that has also been fortified with an octagonal tower and is protected by the sea on its three sides. It's north part, the one that looks to land, is covered by a heavily fortified acropolis. A deep moat separates the castle from the land and communication was achieved by a wooden bridge. The Venetians built on the ancient battlements and added on and repaired it during both periods that they occupied the castle.