Byzantine Castle of Rentina: Hidden in the Forest

Field notes from documenting the sprawling medieval walls and church ruins of Rentina Castle.

The Castle of Rentina is situated on a steep, heavily forested ridge in northern Greece. The dense tree cover and high winds made this one of our most dangerous shoots.

The HeliCam navigated the tree line to document the stone ramparts, watchtowers, and the ruins of the Byzantine church. The orthophoto maps we generated provided a rare, unobstructed plan view of the entire acropolis layout.

Overview of Byzantine Castle of Rentina: Hidden in the Forest

An aerial perspective of the Castle of Rentina, featuring stone ruins and a small white church situated atop a lush, green hill.

An aerial view of the stone fortifications and central church ruins of the Castle of Rentina, set against a backdrop of rolling green hills.

A high-angle close-up of a massive stone tower and defensive wall at the Castle of Rentina, detailing the ancient dry-stone construction.

Technical Specs

Date: June 2006
Location: Rentina, Greece
Technology: Custom-built HeliCam Remote-Controlled Helicopter
Imaging: DSLR Payload with Multi-Axis Gimbal Stabilization