Servia medieval fortress: Mapping the Gorges

Aerial mapping of the Servia fortress stone ruins perched on steep ridges overlooking Lake Polyfytos.

Perched on high, dramatic cliffs near Lake Polyfytos, the medieval fortress of Servia is a spectacular defensive site.

We deployed the HeliCam to map the upper fortification towers and defensive walls that follow the contours of the steep gorge. The high-altitude shots show the ruins rising out of the pine-covered slopes, linking the medieval outpost with the vast natural landscape below.

Overview of Servia medieval fortress: Mapping the Gorges

A wide oblique aerial view of the Castle of Servia ruins on a mountain ridge, featuring a tall Byzantine tower and fortification walls overlooking Lake Polyfytos.

A wide oblique aerial photograph showing the central stone keep and defensive walls of the Byzantine Castle of Servia, overlooking the surrounding plain and Lake Polyfytos.

An aerial view of the historic stone ruins of Servia Castle, surrounded by a lush green forest and fields of wild white flowers.

Technical Specs

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