Kastron

Kastron, Κάστρον, is a toponym used for several settlements in Greece and the surrounding region. The name derives from the Greek noun κάστρον, meaning fortress or castle, and is commonly applied to sites that historically featured fortifications or were perceived as strategic defensible positions. As a result, many villages and towns across the Greek mainland and the Aegean and Ionian islands carry the name in various forms, sometimes with local variants such as Kastro, Kastros, or Kastrón.

The places named Kastron are typically small populations or former municipalities that grew around or beside fortifications, ruins, or hilltop enclaves. In some cases, the name marks archaeological remains where ancient or medieval walls, towers, or citadels once stood, while in others it reflects a medieval fortification that helped control routes or harbors.

In cultural and historical contexts, Kastron appears in documentary sources and local histories as a descriptive place name rather than a unique toponym. The widespread use of Kastron illustrates a broader pattern in Greek toponyms in which fortress sites lent their identities to the surrounding settlements.

Notable references to Kastron typically require disambiguation, as the exact location is needed to identify the specific site. See also related forms such as Kastro, Kastell, or Kastro, which occur in other languages and regions.